No.23207
>>23206Well alright.
I'll see you whenever Fiora is done.
Off the two would go for a while until Fiora answered all the questions and then had sex for the first time No.23210
>>23208You bet~!
I'd even watch and cheer you on~!
You've at least gotten less shy about being around other men naked, even if you're submerged in a bath.
So that's progress in my book~!
No.23211
>>23209Nadja would notice this immediately. She made the right decision to ensure that her first time as through there. Because the other sexual encounters will be a lot more rough~ Welcome back.
You look like you had a lot of fun.
How was your first time?
No.23213
>>23211Fiora will smile.Fiora: "Yeah…I really enjoyed myself."
Guinei: "She won't talk about it, though. Something about kissing and telling."
No.23215
>>23213Well, it's fine…
It's her special experience after all.
Now… we're going to be going to the bathrooms.
Hope you two are ready.
She didn't want to stay there for too long, so the group would head to the bathrooms No.23217
>>23215Guinei: "I figured you would have started by now."
Fiora: "Don't be like that, Guinei. We're here for an important task, not to have fun."
The two will follow Nadja to those bathrooms. No.23219
>>23216Well… the first step is typically to get close to them.
They might feel you up and even play with your body some… it might devolve into sex, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
You might even be willing after they're done.
But the first step is to take the plunge and go with the flow~
No.23223
>>23222Polite bow.
She would do just thatGood evening.
Was your time working pleasant?
The robot asks, while holding a man upside down with one of her tentacles, screaming that he was joking earlier, and that he wasn't going to try anything with the sisters No.23224
>>23223…As pleasant as could be expected.
She'd say simply.She blinked at the man. She wasn't really concerned with the weird creepy people.…We should go home.
No.23226
>>23225…You know these people aren't a threat, right?
Hisui would ask as they began walking.They're vulgar at best, but most customers are.
No.23227
>>23226Most of the thieves who keep breaking into the mansion turn out to be customers you two angered in some way.
You'd think that they would have learned by now, so I'm taking a more proactive approach to stop the annoyance.
No.23229
>>23228Apparently you two have been refusing requests that aren't part of the brothel's policies… but Kohaku tends to be more rough when punishing customers.
So they think they can pay you two back by invading the mansion and raping the two of you and selling you off to slavery.
<Giggle>
I tortured the answer out of a few of them~
No.23230
>>23229…Nee-san doesn't let anything happen unless she herself wants it to. It's impossible to enslave her.
But thank you for your vigilance.
No.23231
>>23230It just saves me some annoyance later.
I've grown bored of hunting them down in the mansion and traumatizing them.
The mansion's actually become an attraction for crazy thieves wanting a challenge now.
No.23233
>>23232This place is odd.
Most of its people aren't sane.
It's hard for me to grow bored because of it.
No.23235
>>23234By the way… would you like to go on another outing tonight?
You seemed to really like the last one.
What with her being fucked silly by the people at the bar there No.23236
>>23235Hmm… I suppose I could, but I
did just get off work.
No.23237
>>23236If you end up having sex, will be up to you.
But I consider it more of a social outing for a few drinks.
Not many other things were open at that time of night anyway No.23239
>>23238I eat people, so yes.
I just won't get drunk.
No.23241
>>23239I see.
…Please try not to eat anyone while we're out.
No.23244
>>23243Understood~
The two would be let inside, of course they would continue to be stared atLets find a table to sit at and we can get some drinks.
No.23248
>>23245Purah grinned, almost smirking.I've never heard a hero make noises like that before~ You sound like a Bokogoblin. A dirty little Bokogoblin~
She'd begin to thrust, slowly at first. She wanted to build up a rhythm and give Link time to acclimate to the device.You enjoy being a dirty little creature, don't you~
No.23249
>>23248Haa… Nnn~
The girl would moan, letting our cute groans from time to time as wellShe would try to move her hips to follow purah's rythmMhm… Yes~
I'm liking this more than I thought I would…
She would say in a cure and meek tone No.23251
>>23250<Eyeroll>
Oh yes, I'm sure.
She knew all too well… and those people would sometimes meet a horrible end if they approached herAlthough, I'm not interested.
No.23252
>>23249Purah would begin aggressively picking up her pace.Good~ I think it suits you~
Being on your knees, moaning like a cute little Cuccoo~
We only need one hero here, after all~
No.23254
>>23252Haa, haa, haa~
Y-you just wanted a link you could… keep as your pet~
The girl would say, moaning more aggressively nowThe girl was even turned on by all of this treatment No.23255
>>23254The princess shouldn't get
all of them~ And in any case, you're enjoying it.
She'd lean forward, wrapping her arms around Link- lowering her mouth to Link's ears.…And I've always wanted to ravage a Hero~
She'd say, gripping Link tightly in a hug as she pounded the elf's pussy.Are you going to cum for me, Hero~?
No.23256
>>23253That's correct.
You'll just have to enjoy it for the both of us.
Cyn would order a drink for herself No.23258
>>23255Yes… I'm getting close~
The girl would say obedientlyAs the pace continues to increase, the girl's breathing would become more raggedHer moans would get louder as well, until finallyC-comming~!
Aaaaaaaaah~!
The girl would violently orgasm from the treatment she was being put throughHer pussy practically squirting from the orgasm itself No.23264
>>23262I see…
The pinku stared at her for a moment, then tilted her head skeptically.…Have you ever been happy before?
No.23265
>>23264That depends on how you define happiness…
I was happy when I killed everyone on earth.
I was happy when I devoured their worlds and wiped them out from the universe.
No.23269
>>23268Yup~ It's
just perfect for you, Hero. And it won't come off unless I release it with my own tablet~
No.23270
>>23267They deserved to die.
My creation was proof of that.
Humans simply created drones as products to be used and discarded.
And they discarded drones by the billions.
No.23275
>>23274Oh yeah, he's pretty capable.
Although I guess our definitions of fun are a bit different.
Link likes causing a lot of chaos, regardless of how that method is achieved No.23278
>>23277I can tell that this is pretty much boring you.
So I'll go head out and have fun with Dark Pit for a while.
I'll come back, don't worry~
No.23279
>>23276Taking this job seriously… well… mostly~
Is the least I could do, considering you treated me like a person.
No.23280
>>23278It's more that… we only did one round. You got off, and I didn't. I was looking forward to playing with you more.
She'd frown, removing the device she was wearing to fuck Link, setting it aside.She'd then tap her tablet, unlocking Link's new accessory.…Just leave that here for now. I'd hate for it to get in the way.
No.23281
>>23218Fiora: "Why is there a-"
Guinei: "People are into that, so don't ask."
The girls will go ahead and look around the area.This is DoReMi so there's probably a lot of lewd things going on right now.*
No.23283
>>23281From here, men will likely approach us to have sex.
We charge spirit soul stones for the service, since it's them who desire our bodies.
While money is important, spirit soul stones even more so for mages and for some of the stuff melc, me and sarasa have been working on.
No.23284
>>23282A little surprised, one of the men would actually move to feel her "tiny" breastsMan: You're coming to us, huh?
Linie would give the girl a thumbs upMan: You're a little tense though.
No.23285
>>23283Guinei: "So why do you need so many spirit stones, anyway?"
Fiora: "Well ummm…"
She's not sure how much she should say about the whole "making bodys for frozen demons" thing to Guinei. No.23287
>>23285Mainly for magical research and creating artifacts.
I can show you later if you're interested.
She said the truth, but not all of it. She also gave her the option to see for herself, to help alleviate the worry. It's up to her if she wants to see it or not. If yes, she has plenty of time to come up with something No.23288
>>23286Man: Is that right?
The man would continue to feel her body, but rather than just stick to her breasts, he would trace his hand gently across her bodyMan: Tell me where you're the most sore.
No.23289
>>23280She'd place the collar downSure.
I'll be sure to give you a good time when I get back~
I promise you'll love it~
No.23292
>>23287Guinei: "Maybe sometime."
She doesn't trust Nadja.But while she and Guinei were talking, someone she slide up behind Fiora and has their hands on her shoulders.Man: "Ah, what do we have here?"
No.23294
>>23291Man: Alright then, lets start with those stuff shoulders of yours.
The man would gently slide his hands across her body and settle on her shouldersHe would begin to delicately massage them for herMan: How's this?
No.23296
>>23294"Nnnn…"
The elf will wince a little as he starts, but soon settles down.She's a lot more tense than she even looks right now."…B-Better."
No.23297
>>23295Man: "Well she's rather cute."
Fiora: "Ahaha…T-thanks…"
Of course there are a couple of people behind Najda and Guinei as well as they wrap their arms around them.Oh no, they're surrounded.Man 2: "You're all cute, honestly. Even the sour looking girl here."
Guinei: "Hey…"
No.23299
>>23296The man would feel her muscles a bit and continue working on it to help her loosen upMan: Lets loosen those muscles up a bit.
Man: Tell me if it hurts too much.
No.23300
>>23297Thanks…
What are you in the mood for?
The demon would askClearly everyone had a type of fetish after all, and people who approach nadja know she gives off a bit of a kuudere atmosphere unless she's geeking outMainly due to not being very expressive and deadpan most of the time No.23301
>>23298Why? It was just an hour, wasn't it?
Besides, if you were listening in, then you know I opted to leave before things distracted me any more than they already were.
No.23302
>>23299"I will but…I doubt it'll be nothing compared to what my friend's been putting me through…"
She's starting to relax more.The thought of where this might go is still at the edge of her mind, but this guy isn't being terribly forceful, so that's helping.In fact, after a few moments, she'll squirm a little before she shifts closer to him to make things a bit easier."…It feels nice…"
No.23303
>>23300Guinei will squirm under the hold of the man behind her, but since he's doing nothing else, she's not protesting.The one behind Fiora, though, will start to grope her a little.She's squirming but she's not protesting.Man: "Actually I've seen you here a few times so I didn't expect you to bring some new faces. I was thinking of going to a special…invite only attraction."
Fiora: "…eh? Invite only?"
No.23304
>>23302He'd continue to work on her shoulders for now, talking to her to get her to keep easing upMan: Sounds like you have a very strict mentor.
Man: Warrior training from hell, right?
The man who was currently working on massaging her was a warrior himself, with quite a well toned body No.23306
>>23303Invite only?
The demon sounded curiousThat sounds pretty interesting.
I'm assuming you want to take us there?
It also sounds shady, but it may be worth checking it out No.23307
>>23305Since they were far away enough, link would smileOh you worry too much.
You should know me enough by now.
She would get close to him as her face shifts to her true appearanceAfter all~
I am the monster~
Her face would shift back as she backs upAnyway, I'm bored, lets actually do what we were supposed to and find something cool to fight.
But just so you know… setting things on fire and mass destruction is kind of my thing.
I'm all for epic battles, but I get way more fun out of cheesing everything.
No.23308
>>23304"Something like that, even if I'm not really a warrior. I'm a mage but…strengthening my body does increase my Mana capacity."
Weiss will actually let out a contented sigh.She's actually relaxing.Even her skiddishness has faded away."My father was a warrior though, so I do know how to fight thanks to him."
No.23309
>>23306Man: "Yeah, we want to take you there. And your friends too. There's a lot of spirit stones to be earned tehre, too."
Guinei: "This sounds really shady."
Man 2: "Don't be like that. We all agree to follow the rules here, right? Nothing forced."
No.23310
>>23308Man: A mage, huh?
Man: You sure she's not preparing you to be a magic knight?
Man: They're both warriors and strong with magic.
Man: Pretty deadly combination on the battlefield you know.
Once it looked like she was relaxing enough, his hands would trace down her bodyMan: I'm going to massage your hips next.
No.23311
>>23309Fine… but before I do that, I'm grabbing a bit of food.
I thought I'd come here for a quicky, but if we're going for an attraction, then I'm filling up a bit.
No.23312
>>23310"Probably, but also she's…much more physically oriented. There's not much she could teach me about magic that I already don't know."
At least, nothing that should could actually handle.She's already seen what Linie could do.And it was cool as hell.Weiss's face will get a little red as the man starts to moves his hands lower."Right…go ahead…"
"He's being really gentle right now…Thankfully." No.23315
>>23312Man: Heh… Linie the Undying is pretty reliable.
Man: You can trust that she knows what she's doing.
Man: She isn't some big shot legend, but she's well known enough for most normal people in this gig to at least have heard of her.
Her would feel her body more before then gently massaging her, trying to help with those muscles No.23316
>>23314I'll offer a few suggestions then.
I don't want to fight the "bosses". That's part of this link's journey, but there are enemies far stronger than that around.
How do you feel about taking on a lynel?
I think there might even be a few dragons.
No.23318
>>23317Alright, give me a bit to build something to fly with those devices.
I have a feeling we might find a few dragons in those weird flying ruins up there.
Link would pull devices out of her bodyYou know the fun thing about being a shoggoth?
I can eat anything I want and then make a perfect replica of it.
Magical artifacts included.
She would start building a small flying device for herself as to not waste too much timeShe was trying to make a bit of conversation No.23319
>>23311Man: "Of course. We'll be waiting right here for you."
The men will let go of the girls.It's not like they're in any rush.With that done, Guinei and Fiora will make their way over to Nadja.Fiora: "Yeah, I could use something to eat…"
No.23320
>>23315"I've known her for quite some time, but this has been the first time I've really gotten to know her."
Weiss will squirm a little, but not out of embarrassment or being uncomfortable.It fact, she'll giggle a little has his hands move over her body before settling on her hips."H-hey…That tickles…"
No.23321
>>23319Once they were out, the girls would walk for a bit until they were at a safe distanceObviously, I think we're all a bit skeptical.
I'm going to give polca a communication rune.
If anything happens, she'll hear about it and come for us.
I'd rather have a backup plan after all.
No.23322
>>23318…You do realize, I have wings, right?
DP blinked.…I'm kind of good at that…?
No.23323
>>23322Yes, but I don't.
I COULD, morph, but I shouldn't be doing that, now should I?
She has a point there after allShe shouldn't be doing things link shouldn't be doing in this world that people can clearly see No.23324
>>23323I'm saying I can carry you, you dork.
He frowned at Link.And I have a Lightning Chariot that can fly, too. I just have to summon it. I stole it from Pandora.
No.23325
>>23324Oh, why didn't you tell me about the chariot bit earlier?
Okay, fine.
She'd shrugI won't build anything fun.
No.23326
>>23321Fiora: "Right. I don't trust them at all."
Guinei: "…Sounds good, but I'm going to hide while you two go see Polca."
There's quite a bit of venom when she says Polca's name.Fiora will look concerned, but Nadja knows what's going happen in the future between Guinei and Polca. No.23328
>>23326Sure, that's fine with me.
Polca is usually around here, lets explore some of the attractions to see if we can find her.
Off they go to see if they can find polca anywhere No.23329
>>23327Well, fine.
Lets go to the ruins in the sky.
No.23331
>>23330Careful~
I'm being nice with you, but if you keep that up, I'm going to eventually lose my patience.
I'm here to have fun too.
This isn't just entirely about you.
No.23332
>>23331You know I'm technically a villain, right? I'm like, a cooler version of "Shadow Link." I'm not exactly the nice one. Just the cool one.
He'd say, smirking to himself.Now tell me where we're going, or you're grounded from smashing pottery in random stores.
No.23333
>>23332Consider that my "nice" warning~
Is all she would say before moving onAnyway, I dunno, just up in those ruins.
I never saw them before, so it's uncharted territory.
No.23335
>>23334Fast, slow, I don't really mind either way.
There's a ton of ruins in the sky apparently.
Link was rather easy going No.23337
>>23094
Lupul rolls his eyes a bit behind her head, a smile across his lips.
Loona, if I were any bigger this would stop feeling good,
He said with a playful air. It was true enough, Lupul filled to capacity. But he never pushed past into the realm of pain. Pleasure was his art, and he was a master of his craft. But, he also knew how wires got crossed. Sensations blended together, and sometimes, a bit of pain mixed into the sea of pleasure like peanut butter into chocolate. Of course, he couldn't just as Loona if she was some sort of a masochist, so instead he skirted around psionically. Not so much mind reading, but learning the shape of her pleasure. Trying to see if there were enough wires crossed in that hellhound brain that Loona was just masochistic enough to be at least a little bit of a size queen. The logic was sound, if she'd fucked bigger before, maybe she did like the pain. Of course, it was just as equally likely that she was just all talk. Her bravado little more than a bluff. Either way, he would fish around the mental sphere to find out what would make her scream.
No.23341
>>23339Link would get off the chariot as they finally arrivedWow, that was fast.
I guess I can see why you're disappointed.
That was barely a second.
No.23344
>>23343Well, lets have a look around.
Might even run into the other me up here somewhere.
Once she was off the chariot, she would first get a good look at her surroundings No.23346
>>23345Nah…
He has a thing for zelda, and he's too serious.
She likes me because I'm the amnesiac who doesn't really care too much about the princess… or prince where I'm from, I dunno.
She'd shrugShe has a shot with me, that's why she cares~
The girl would grinPlus I don't mind a bit of sex every once in a while.
She's definitely the dom type~
No.23348
>>23342Hm hmm hmmm~
Lupul gives a low, humming chuckle. A bluff. He should have thought as much. A bark to eclipse her bite. The tsunwolf was all talk. Well, he thought. At least he knew, and could continue to pour electric pleasure into every nerve he touched. He continued his pace, relentless, unfatigued. He fought back his own building pleasure until he sensed no less than five climaxes come across the aetheric channels of psi energy. Even if she tried to hide them or pretend, he would be able to recognize the crests and waves of an orgasm from mental signature alone. And only then, when she was exhausted and content to just let him take his pleasure, did he start to crest the climb toward his own release.Good girl~
He says with a pat of her headAt least your body is honest, heheheh.
No.23349
>>23347Yeah, sure.
I spotted what looks like a weird temple in the distance.
If we move around the platforms we can get there eventually.
Might even find some treasures and weapons on the way there.
No.23353
>>23352She would revert back to a more normal formThat wasn't full speed.
I reserve that specifically for frieren if she annoys me too much.
No.23355
>>23354I know Frieren because I AM the nadja of your time.
However, I do not know how to go back… yet.
I have the advantage of having already lived in this time period before, so I know practically everything that comes next.
No.23357
>>23356It was as a demon, however I do not remember the form or many personal details of my life.
The reincarnation magic I used is flawed.
However, such a magic is hard to master, as you can only learn from the experience upon death.
No.23358
>>23357"No chance of relieving you of it then."
"In that case, the demons- Their position is precarious. According to your memories, they lose?"
No.23359
>>23358If you do not know what happens next, then it's best I do not say.
The less people know, the better.
Lose or win, our true goal is to eliminate the system of this world that is causing the world to constantly remain in this state of growth and stagnation.
No.23361
>>23360This is something that only demons who have lived long enough may take notice of… but think about it.
In this time, a demon lord is born every 1000 years, and the demon lord will always be hostile towards human.
With the demon lord, demons are also born, and they march on humanity.
Humanity's civilization crumbles, and then they manage to barely win.
They rebuild once again… then after long enough, demons become mere fairytales and myth.
After that, a new demon lord is born, the demons once again march on the continent and repeat the cycle… however… they also kill any survivors of the previous generation.
Right now, the demons are in a race against time to conquer the continent, but ally with humanity.
They've learned of oppression, as they have been forced into hiding in the dark realm for nearly a thousand years.
But… if the new demon lord emerges and wins, that lesson will be erased, and once again, the cycle will repeat.
Now… the present time… the demon lord was recently defeated, and humanity's influence dropped to a third of what it used to be… elves are nearly extinct, and so are other races.
However… the present day circumstances are different… there is no 1000 year system, but regardless, humanity is still stuck on this world, as well as demon kind.
No.23362
>>23361"Even with it being the case- that the world has a hidden rule that made it operate like some child's tale."
"Breaking the cycle in the past- would that not have reprecussions on us?"
While the entirety of time travel evades her, but parts of it made enough sense. No.23363
>>23362The goal is not to break it now… It's to break it in the present day.
I intend on it.
Todeira is willing to die for this as well.
No.23364
>>23363"…"
She pauses, thinking about the place and the few demons she's seen."So? How do you feel about that?"
No.23365
>>23364A system or god or whatever doesn't get to decide if I should hate or kill humans.
I decide that for myself.
I will not prey on them because I was designed for it.
My decision is kill whoever or whatever came up with such a system.
No.23366
>>23365"Mm. So that's how you view it. At this time, it is… Something I am mostly indifferent to."
"That may be… Subject to change however?"
She admits that it may change given these budding emotions, but retains neutral; as her goal is simply to survive. risking herself unnecessarily is not something she'd be inclined towards. No.23367
>>23350I told you, my dear.
He leaned over to purr into her ear. Then, he pulls out. Leaving her with an empty ache before he grabs her and flips her onto her back in one smooth motion. He pins her to the bed with his weight, smiling lasciviously down at her. He'll grab her ankles and fold her into a mating press.You're far too alluring for me to hold anything back~
Then, he sinks into her again. Filling her utterly, his weight pinning her down and driving himself into her until he's so deep inside of her that she feels like he might have somehow slipped into her very soul. Lupul knows the biology at play. The name of the nerve clusters so deep inside of her that they're often neglected during sex. Vagus Nerve. Hypograstric Cluster. Posterior Fornix. Lupul's technique causes each one to thrum like plucked harp strings. A symphony of sensation. Blissful agony. No.23372
>>23371It's one of the attractions.
Idol concerts, dancing, partying.
This place can be extremely loud too.
But if you want to see cute girls with music and dancing, this is the place to go.
No.23374
>>23373Honestly, it wouldn't be her thing.
But it's worth checking out in case.
Sarasa does tend to show up here though.
No.23386
>>23384Poor polca… she has no idea what she's doing right now.
Sarasa is going to go crazy on that stage.
…This is probably the best day of Sarasa's life… and the worst at the same time.
No.23387
>>23385Pinne would sighI'm honestly not sure how to deal with a personality like his.
He's not a total scumbag like most of the commanders in the ark… but at the same time he's so high strung…
Probably because of everything he's gone through before coming here.
No.23388
>>23383…Hm? Ooooh it's the bucket of bolts again.
She'd say, sitting up and frowning at Cyn.The fuck do you want?
No.23390
>>23388E-EH!?
The girl would jolt in surpriseS-sorry! I just got curious about why you were talking to your guns, that's all!
Seems she may have mistaken her for someone else No.23391
>>23389I'm glad at least you agree~
Pinne would smileWell, it's done for now. Want to get something to eat?
No.23392
>>23390Same reason anyone does anything.
She'd blink as if that was obvious.…Because my guns are
bored and I'm probably gonna kill a few people before the end of the day.
No.23396
>>23395…Why? You wanna
find out or somethin? Why don't you come put your ear
real close to the barrel, then? You might hear something!
No.23397
>>23394Yup… and she's going to make an even worse face than that as her brain completely fries.
She's already starting to speak Gibberish…
This is the best~ I am so happy I get to be part of this momentI have the absolute best timing~ No.23398
>>23396I'm not that stupid you know…
She would frownAlthough, I was hoping that you weren't just some nutjob with an itchy trigger finger…
No.23401
>>23400And she's gone… Sarasa's brain has completely fried from the pleasure.
It's going to be very hard for her to top something like this again in her life.
She figures that Fiora is turned on… which is fine, because it'll help with what's to come later with Fiora~! No.23402
>>23398Someone's being' awfully judgy. You're still
talking aren't you? My trigger finger isn't
that itchy. Although if people annoy me enough… Sometimes I feel an urge to scratch.
…With bullets. Or bombs! Bombs are a lot more fun though. You could say I have an
explosive personality~
No.23404
>>23402You try living with cyn and not getting fed up with crazy people.
I couldn't help but notice that you mistook me for someone else earlier.
No.23406
>>23404You look like a robot I want to shoot in the face.
She wouldn't let me give her more color- which would ABSOLUTELY HELP BY THE WAY. You look like you have no personality.
No.23407
>>23403Sure!
I haven't had ice cream in a little while.
Pinne would start walking, heading for the kitchen area in eden No.23409
>>23406Yeah?
And You look like you lost a fight with a box of crayons, ya drongo.
And the Australian accent would start to slowly seep out No.23411
>>23409Ooh, that's a good one. Maybe you're right and I
did lose a fight with crayons. I still look better.
No.23412
>>23408I never knew someone could eat so much until I met snow white…
I don't think she has a limit either…
I think she just holds back, but otherwise she'd probably eat everything in eden if she wasn't supervised…
No.23413
>>23411Hahahahaha~!
The drone would laughCrickey… you got a lot of of self confidence, I'll give you that!
Right, so you met Cyn… That means she probably tried to fuck with you and you ran away with your tail between your legs.
Do I have that one right?
No.23414
>>23370He held her there, pinned down underneath him as the wave of white-hot orgasm coursed through her body like a current. An electric sensation that shattered her into nothing more than a pile of involuntary muscle spasms. He holds her, he tongue circling hers, a grounding force. A lifeline so that her mind doesn't completely white out no matter how dangerously close she got. An unspoken promise that he wasn't going to break her, not fully. That even though the pleasure was so overwhelmingly intense that it felt like drowning, he holds her from losing herself. And then, mercifully, it starts to fade. The blinding light recedes, and Loona returns to full consciousness amidst gentle waves and spreading warmth. Lupul breaks the kiss, a string of saliva still connecting their lips. Then he smiles down at her.Hmmm, I hope that I lived up to your standards, my dearest Loona~
No.23420
>>23416Soon after the two leave the venue, Polca will emerge from the attraction.She's got a flat look on her face right now.Polca: "Ah. You two are here. What's up?"
Fiora: "O-Oh! Hi Polca…"
Polca will look at Fiora, then give Nadja an accusitory glace like "why did you bring her here?" No.23421
>>23420Nadja's eyes would narrowDon't give me that look.
Fiora would not take no for an answer.
She'd outright say itI'm here trying to get more spirit soul stones…
But I encountered something that seems very sketchy, so I'm coming to you as a backup plan in case something goes wrong.
A "hidden" attraction, that some people in the bathrooms are aware of.
No.23422
>>23421Fiora: "Yeah! I…I asked to come."
Polca will let out a sigh, then shakes her head when this sketchy 'attraction is brought up.Polca: "Yeah, that sounds super sketchy. You two be careful and let the one of the staff know if it turns out to be dangerous. If there's one thing good I can say about this place, is that they take people's safety really seriously."
No.23423
>>23422I've got something for you.
She would pull out a small rune and hand it to polcaIt's laced with magic that can help track us down.
I've also set a communications rune into it for short range communication.
Should something happen and we disappear for more than a day or two, you can use this to track us down.
It might turn out to be nothing, but it's worth looking into if it helps uncover a plot happening under DoReMi's nose.
No.23425
>>23423Polca: "Right…"
She's going to take that rune and…pockets it somewhere.She doesn't have much storage space right now.Fiora: "Well hopefully it won't come to that."
No.23426
>>23424>>23419Tessa was about to dodge when V stepped inSorry… Kind of lost my patience with the clown show over there.
Looks like I hit the nail on the head though~
No.23427
>>23425I agree.
Anyway, we'll see you later Polca.
Tell Sarasa we said hi too when she recovers from getting her brain fried on stage.
No.23430
>>23424>>23426…Of
course you regenerate. What is it, Nanomachines or something? I don't think I've gotten to play with those yet.
Jinx said, annoyed that not only did she not hit her target, but the thing she did hit didn't really take any meaningful damage.Maybe I should use a bigger gun, and take a piece of you home with me. I bet I could make a new middle finger that grows itself back.
She'd say, proudly displaying her metal bird. A finger she lost, and replaced with some scrap. No.23431
>>23429Guinei: "I'm surprised you're going through with this. Those guys are sketchy as hell."
Fiora: "We've got a plan so if we can break up something bad, we should, right?"
No.23432
>>23431The three would then approach the groupAlright, we had our fill.
There was also a killer show going on not long again.
No.23433
>>23426>>23430"Yeah, Cyn tends to get under people's skin."
V will look at that finger with a grin."Oh, does that mean you have blood
and oil?"
She'll keep her claws ready as she lets out a maniacal giggle."I wonder how they'll taste mixed together."
No.23435
>>23433>>23430So… do you just act that way because you think it's edgy and different or something?
The robot decides to askBeing used to CYN's brand of crazy all the time.And hanging out with a bunch of mentally broken or weird drones all the time sort of desensitized herI'm having a hard time believing you haven't been arrested already…
No.23436
>>23434It was great, so I'm hoping this attraction is just as good as what we watched earlier.
We're ready whenever you all are though.
No.23437
>>23436Man: "Ah, yeah. Come this way. All the women that come to this attraction come away
really happy."
The group of men will start leading Nadaja and co down a back Alley to some stairs.It's time to head down into whatever this 'attraction' is.Guinei and Fiora will both glance over at Nadja.The both look concerned. No.23438
>>23433I dare you to try and find out~
Jinx winks at her, wiggling her prosthetic finger.>>23435Why would I care what anyone else thinks? You weirdo automatons are the one that lack any real color- although I do like the glowy displays. The Neon's a good look~
No.23441
>>23439Once the group descends down the stairs, they'll be confronted by a long hallway with many doors.There will be some sounds coming from behind some of them, but it's hard to make anything out.Leader: "The question is, do you all want private rooms or do you want to stick together?"
Fiora: "Ah well…"
Guinei: "…"
They seem to be trying to seperate the group. No.23442
>>23438>>23440That's fine… I'd rather not look like chaos wrapped in duct tape and bad decisions,
I'm still trying to get used to using the visor though.
No.23443
>>23441As a group…
Guinei and Fiora are new here, so I want to make sure none of this is too extreme for them.
No.23445
>>23443Leader: "Of course. Come this way, then."
The group will be lead down the hall to one of the unoccupied rooms.Inside will look rather…well it wouldn't be what Nadja was expecting.It's looks more like a love hotel room than some kind of shady, back alley scam.Fiora: "…This looks comfy."
Guinei: "…huh. Not what I was expecting."
No.23447
>>23445Nadja would look around a bitSo… the attraction is a more personal version of what is going on with DoReMi?
A brothel?
No.23449
>>23446>>23444Since no one is trying to shoot anyone anymore…
V Already said my name earlier, but I'm Tessa.
This is V.
You Already met with Cyn.
No.23451
>>23446>>23449One asshole's trash is an evil genius's treasure, you sassy walking toaster.
And I am the Queen of Fairyland, and Empress of Sharknados! Full Time Genius Inventor, Destroyer of… Whatever I Damn Well Please!
But you can call me Jinx, like my sister did.
No.23454
>>23452Hnn~
The girl would moan slightly as the man begins with play with herFine, I guess we can wait for it~
The demon would say, smiling as she seems to enjoy the stimulation No.23455
>>23453Sorry V…
I don't think an all out fight in public would be a good idea anyway.
>>23451You're a genius inventor?
The guns you're using are your creations then?
No.23456
>>23453>>23455Yeeeeaaaah, I'm good at weapons. Especially bombs~!
Most people like to beg when I shoot them, but it's even better when they realize they're about to go boom! First they're all AAAAH! Then they're like RUUUUN! And then they're like BLUGGGHH because they're dead.
No.23458
>>23455"I guess….Uggggh! I want a good fight!"
Yeah, she's violent.Blame Cyn.>>23456"…I can create missiles. Those are always fun to use."
No.23460
>>23456Well… things have been pretty peaceful lately… which is a surprise considering this place.
What about those underground robot fights? You didn't get banned from all of them did you?
>>23458I'm good at building robots~!
Which is quite odd for a robot to sayI'd often go to the robot junkyard and repair the drones that kept being thrown out there.
I actually got pretty good at it over time.
She also gets taught a lot by Kohaku to fill in the blanks that just being self taught by figuring things out would leave No.23462
>>23458Do your missiles have teeth? Mine like to
bite.>>23460Robots building Robots. I guess they were right about you
stealing their jobs, hahaha~!
No.23463
>>23460*…I'm not going to say anything about that."
She probably did!Probably because she can regenerate and that kind of makes is completely unfair.>>23462"…*
V will stare at Jinx for a moment.And then a grin spreads across her face."…Not
yet." No.23464
>>23462Well… I used to be human.
Tessa would frownYou can kind of see what I looked like before whenever cyn decides to wear the skin of my corpse…
Cyn still likes to do that sometimes to scare people… Mainly the people who kept trying to get into the mansion, because she ran out of ideas to entertain herself when scaring themAlso, obviously, none of them like cyn… with good reason>>23463I see that look in your eyes V… the question is who are you going to use those on?
No.23465
>>23463>>23464And you said she got under
my skin! Hahahaha, that's fucking rich.
…But why are you a Robot now?
No.23468
>>23465Soul possession I guess.
Tessa always did like the occult stuffThe body's just a shell, there's no default personality or anything installed in it.
>>23467Well, as long as you don't get yourself in trouble, that's all that matters.
She doesn't want any of her friends to suddenly be in danger because they attracted too much attention No.23474
>>23471>>23473Uh-huh, yeah sure. Whatever.
She'd put her sharpie away.If they cared to look, the note on her arm would say "weaponize souls."I've got a new bomb to make. See ya later, losers.
She'd hop off of the table she'd been on, holstering her guns, intending to simply galivant away with diabolical intentions. No.23475
>>23417Lupul slowly extracts himself, and sits back on his heels. His hands don't leave her ankles, but they do start to maneuver her legs in a gentle stretch of her muscles. Loona would feel that he's back to his massaging ways, ensuring that despite folding her in half like a pretzel, his fingers coax her leg muscles from any hint of cramping before he sets them down and falls over to lay beside her.Well, my dear. I'll just have to keep trying until I pass your muster~
He says with a chuckle, clearly implying that he'll keep going until she has nothing left to physically complain about. Of course, he knows she's being a great big fibber, but he'll latch on to any excuse to fuck her again later. For now, though, he wraps his arms around Loona to draw her against him in a hug from behind. No.23477
>>23476Luckily for Loona, the hugging from behind allows her to hide her face to her heart's content. He gives a low chuckle, a deep contented rumble in his chest as he nuzzles his cheek against her shoulder.Well I'm prepared to do whatever it takes to earn another one~
He takes a deep breath, sighing out his own pleasure as he rides out his afterglow. He's more than happy to play along with her grumpy demeanor, letting her save face despite her embarassment. Loona manages to be cute even when she is turning up her grump to the maximum. He rests one of his arms draped over her, his hand over her belly.We're gonna be working together plenty, after all.
No.23478
>>23477She glanced down at her belly. Her hair began to stand on end slightly.T-That spot…She was self-conscious now about their prior conversation.Yeah well… Um… I guess we'll see.
I should probably go clean up before it gets all stuck in my fur.
She'd say, and attempt to wiggle herself free. No.23479
>>23478He gives a token resistance, pulling her to his chest in a tight, affectionate hug before letting his grip loose enough for her to wiggle free.I'd tell you that I was self-cleaning, but somehow I think you'd not believe it, heheheh.
It was true enough. Lupul's mastery of his own biochemistry meant that any errant fluids did not crust over, but sublimated directly into vapor that dissipated into the ambient air as a combination of oxygen, hydrogen, and a loose collection of noble gasses. Still, he spares Loona the chemistry lesson, figuring she wouldn't be interested in the specifics, and probably not believe him anyway. He props himself up on an elbow, giving himself a rather cheeky view of her ass and swaying tail as she starts to leave.Of course, I'd offer to help, but somehow I think that might just get you even dirtier~
No.23480
>>23479Ugh… What the hell, dude?
She'd glance back at Lupul, narrowing her eyes.He's insatiable isn't he? I don't know if I'd survive another round with him.She thought to herself.…You probably couldn't get it up again if you tried, not after all that.
She'd choose to say as she continues to walk towards Lupul's bathroom. No.23481
>>23480Lupul stretches languidly out like a large cat, laying on the bed with his trademark cheeky grin as he meets Loona's gaze.Well, the spirit is willing, of course. Normally I'd say that you're right and that the flesh might need some time to catch up. Of course, a welcoming tongue never failed to get it to rise to the occasion~
The mischievous light behind his eyes turns knowingly lascivious. Complete with a bit of an eyebrow wiggle before he turns to his back, looking up to the ceiling as he puts his hands behind his head. Lounging like an emperor.But that was before I removed my refractory period. Why should you women get all the benefit of multiple orgasms? Heheheheh.
No.23485
>>23484Hey Rebecca, what's up?
How's life on the surface base been treating you?
Exia had been busy for a while… if Rebecca had gone out on missions, she might have even gotten some support from shifty and exia at some points No.23486
>>23485You already know the answer to that, choom.
It's been boring as hell.
Rebecca frowned.What kind of revolution is this, anyway? Everyone answers to Corpos, and the Corpos decide the fate of humanity. There's literally
no humanity in that!
No.23487
>>23486Well, not all of the corporations are bad… I'm sure you've seen the CEO of Tetra by now…
Guy who's absolutely fucking obsessed with entertainment, sexy girls, and absolutely anything to do with the entertainment industryEccentric doesn't even cut it for him.
Honestly, the real villains I'd say are the central Government.
No.23489
>>23488Probably… I have no idea what that place is like after all.
But, judging by your attitude, it's pretty rough.
No.23490
>>23489Well duh, it's rough for anyone who can't survive. You have to be cut-throat and ruthless, or better at quickhacking than anyone else.
Rebecca would say matter-of-factly.Night City isn't for the faint of heart. I bet even the raptures would hate it there.
No.23491
>>23490Having to be cutthroat sounds like a real pain though.
I guess it was more fun for you though.
No.23494
>>23493Lime popped her head up from some debris, as if being surprised she had been seen.…
L: what…?
No.23495
>>23494Lets go to night city.
I'd like to check on the games over there.
There hasn't been any decent releases in a while, and I already replayed all of my stuff hundreds of times over.
No.23496
>>23495…
Rebecca glared between the two of them.…You tellin' me it was that easy the whole fuckin' time!? I could've gone home whenever the hell!?
No.23497
>>23496Did you forget the entire argument you had with lime before?
Exia would shake her headWell nevermind.
Yeah, it's that easy apparently.
No.23498
>>23497I didn't forget. But you
did kind of make it sound like I couldn't go back home for some reason.
L: If you behave, we can make it work out. But you will not be returning to a point in time you can re-unite with your friends and comrades, as that may create an irreparable temporal anomaly.
…Whatever. You guys are gonna get eaten alive if you go there without me.
No.23499
>>23498I'll just have to grab my weapons before we go.
Lime, grab our weapons for the trip.
If there's anything fun to play over there, we'll be bringing it back here for an intense gaming session later.
Obviously, any game she finds over there that is worth bringing over, she is going to play on lime at some point No.23500
>>23499Lime blinked.…
She was going to protest against being treated like a glorified servant, but the promise of gaming kept her complacent.Very well.
She'd say, going off to grab Exia's things.R: I don't think you get what you're in for. A lot of gaming is done via Brain Dance. All the old stuff is still around, but if you want
new you're gonna be in for a wild time.
No.23501
>>23500I might actually fish around for retro stuff.
She loves the classics after allShe would stop Lime before she heads off to get their stuffWait… I have a better idea for doing this.
Lets first go to the lab.
Can you get us there?
She means without anyone noticing, since the AI can fuck with time No.23502
>>23501…Yes.
She'd say, easily complying.She'd snap her fingers and they'd simply just be in the lab as if they were already there.Rebecca was brought along as well, and she frowns.R: I don't think I'm ever gonna get used to that.
No.23503
>>23502Once they were thereI've known you for a little while now, and I don't think fetching stuff like that really suits your style.
Do you want to show off a little?
She'd ask the little loli bot No.23504
>>23503What do you have in mind…?
She'd ask Exia, tilting her head.I can create weapons of mass destruction, if it suits you. Do you want city level, continent, planet, or Multiversal?
No.23505
>>23504Hmm… I want a spec upgrade.
Something that matches the goddess squad should be just fine.
I'd also like to remove some restrictions on my nymph.
I want to see how much of me is held back by it.
No.23506
>>23505…Tell me exactly what specs you would like, and I will make it so.
R: Are we going to ignore that she just implied she could end the multiverse?
No.23507
>>23506Yeah, I'm ignoring that.
Exia would say, while typing on her tablet and handing her a spec sheet for her to reviewHere, I'm basing this off of the information I got from your company files.
These specs should be fine.
She wants something akin to snow white's specs before she got severely nerfed from the mind switch No.23509
>>23508Right, see you in a bit Rebecca.
It's time for my transformation!
No.23511
>>23510Eventually she'd see Exia walking back into the room, wielding this massive laser rifle, almost practically nudeHey Rebecca~!
How's my new body?
Need to pick out clothes for it though…
She definitely looked mechanical now… Lime may have also gone a bit further with the sexification than intended… but Exia wasn't going to complain about being a bombshell No.23512
>>23511…Actually that ain't half bad. Nice new tits, Choom.
Rebecca gave a supportive thumbs up.You could actually pass for a joytoy.
No.23513
>>23512Thanks.
She could comment about the barcode, but she doesn't… it might come in handy if she needs to play pretendI've checked out all of my specs.
I have some other sidearms I can use that will fit better for night city…
The rifle may be a bit overkill for regular use in the city.
Unless it's absolutely requiredShe'd look to limeCan I have some clothes?
My usual outfit's fine, just bigger for this body.
No.23515
>>23514You're not a tailor~
Just the best AI out there.
Making clothes should be no issue for you.
No.23517
>>23516Once she was dressed, she would look at herself a bitThis is perfect…
Although I guess I dropped the whole unkempt gamer girl look and swapped to sexy intellectual.
One of the features she would have requested for was the ability to dematerialize her weaponry, as if digitizing itShe would do that for her rifleOkay, I'm ready to go.
Once we're over there, is there anywhere in particular you wanted to go to Rebecca?
Then to LimeI'll need something from you for later.
Get me every xbox commercial you can get your hands on.
No.23518
>>23517>>23517Honestly, all my favorite people are apparently dead. My house is probably already under new ownership, and walking into the Afterlife after everyone saw me bite the dust to Adam Smasher is probably gonna cause some problems that Lime adamantly said we couldn't cause.
So… nah, not really. But I know a few good casinos, bars, and a nifty club where they let you have your pick of the litter with brain dances.
No.23519
>>23518She'd look to limeIs it too much of an Issue if we go to the afterlife if it's much later?
Based on what I already know, this world and it's timeline already got fucked over a bunch.
We get people from other worlds and times showing up all the time.
Apparently that's how they handle collabs in Nikke. Some weird phenomenon called D-Waves causes people from other worlds and times to pop up into this universe and they often have to clean up the messesI feel like someone is eventually going to recognize her anyway if she did something so important as storm a corporation.
No.23520
>>23519It should be fine. They'll assume she survived death, which isn't uncommon there.
R: Well that makes things easier on me, then. Maybe I can get a reputation going after all!
No.23521
>>23520Alright, if that's the case, then we have less restrictions on what quests we can take!
We can drop off into night city whenever.
Lets check out this afterlife place.
Exia zoned in on that because it sounds like some fancy name in a game No.23523
>>23521You require a reputation to get in. Rebecca is presumed dead. I will open a portal to their bathroom to avoid the door man.
Lime said, casually opening a portal with a wave of her hand.R: Neat. I'm starting to like you, murder toaster. Make yourself more useful and I might even overlook you being a dangerous rogue AI.
She'd look to exia.And you- try to relax, Choom. It's just a bar.
No.23525
>>23523With a name like that I was expecting more…
She would say a bit disappointedOh well, lets go anyway.
I'll trust you to handle things.
Off they wentLime, you're part of the gang too, so naturally you're coming.
No.23526
>>23525Rebecca entered the portal.Lime didn't move immediately.…I was hoping to be your remote netrunner. I-If I have to, you can summon me at will. You've already been granted absolute access to my systems.
More than you think, in fact.
No.23527
>>23526Hmm… Alright.
Either way I'll be able to keep in contact and you'll be able to have fun.
I'll take time to review the stuff you gave me while I'm there.
The girl wanted lime to have fun, but if she's going to be coordinating operations and helping in her own way, that was fine with herShe would then head off with rebecca No.23528
>>23524She'd look to FrierenYeah… relentless training every day will have some results.
Exhausting as it is…
I'm happy that you're noticing it though.
No.23529
>>23527Once in the bar, they'd find themselves in the bathroom. No one else was there.The air would reek of piss and alcohol, and faint burning odor- likely from how many people were chromed up there.Home sweet home. Take it in, choom!
Rebecca would say, her tone having changed. She was happier now.Just act natural, and try not to shoot anyone. Might makes right and all, but the Afterlife's got rules and if we break 'em, we'll be on every Fixer's gonna have us on their shitlist. Just order something from the bar.
On cue, Lime would upload a bar menu into their heads. No.23530
>>23528It's hard not to notice… But I'm glad it's having an effect.
She'd smile.Are you feeling exhausted?
No.23532
>>23531Yeah…
She'd say, noticing a very specific named drink.Only the craziest gonks that are willin' to go toe to toe with the corpos make that list. Gotta be dead though, or you're not a real legend.
No.23533
>>23530Yeah, but not as much as I was at first.
My body's adapted to the strain.
I'll increase the strain later once I've built up enough stamina.
No.23534
>>23532Hmmm… I think I know what I want to try.
Lets go order…
Exia would take the chance to analyze everything she could about the place once they do move No.23536
>>23535Often enough… It's part of my training regiment.
I try not to be a squishy mage.
No.23537
>>23536You could have fooled me. You
feel squishy…
No.23538
>>23537Optimal squishy for hugs.
Did you come here for a hug?
She'd ask, curious No.23539
>>23534Yeah…
She'd mumble, and head for the main bar room.It would be crowded. Tons of people would be there- some of them so chromed out they didn't have recognizable faces anymore. There'd be men and women. A lot of the men were jacked, and the women all looked like models for punk magazines.There were even exclusive tables roped off and guarded by bigger mercs.Most weren't paying attention to them, but the bartender would see them coming.B: Huh, didn't see you two come in. Got an order, or you here for someone else?
I'll have a Martinez.
Rebecca would say solemnly. No.23542
>>23541B: Comin' up.
The bartender would say, getting right on that.The two barely had time to breathe before a large man would approach them."Hey… you two. Your drinks are on the boss. She wants to see you, though."
Rebecca would frown.Yeah? Well tell your boss she can fuckin' wait.
Rebecca was not in the mood for underground politics. And this drink was important to her.The bartender started to move a little more slowly.B: Chill, choom. Don't go pokin' the hive.
No.23544
>>23540I could take a break…
It wouldn't be a long hug though, but enough for you to properly enjoy it.
No.23545
>>23543The man frowned back at Rebecca."Got a lot of balls for a runt. But now I owe the boss two hundred eddies. Make it quick. She's got things to do."
He'd say and lumber back over to private booth. An older woman was there, staring intensely at the two of them- particularly Exia.Fucking gonk!
She'd stick her tongue out at the man and then… notice who was staring.…Oh. Oh shit.
No.23546
>>23545We just got here and we're already triggering a quest flag.
While her eyes scan around, she would already be aiming to access the net and scour for informationJust tell me when you're ready to go.
If they got their drinks, she would aim to take a sip of it No.23549
>>23546The drink was neon blue. It had a lot of vodka in it, with a simple syrup and a blueberry soda, topped with a lemon peel.Rebecca sighed to herself.…This is at least proof the gonk did it. And Lime wasn't lying. I can't believe David's really gone…
L: I never lie.
Lime's voice would chime in their heads.L: I only sometimes exaggerate a little.
No.23550
>>23549Well… based on what you said earlier, it looks like he went out in a blaze of glory.
You think he might have a grave out there somewhere?
She'd suggest… if she was the type of person to do that sort of thingHell, she might even find a nice surprise No.23551
>>23548But… everyone will see…
Does she want people to think I enjoy hugging demons…?Frieren fidgeted for a moment, as if Nadja wanted something else entirely. A normally mundane action had become an embarrassing line to cross for her.Um… I-If it's quick.
No.23553
>>23550I don't know… Arasaka might not have left anything to bury. We'll have to find out.
She'd say, knocking her drink back and then hopping off of her stool.Anyway, we can't keep this one waiting. She's like, the top dog of fixers. Probably the closest you're gonna get to a living legend in Night City.
No.23556
>>23555The demon would wrap her arms around herThe softness of her clothes would envelop her, and Frieren would be greeted to Nadja's soft and very squeezable bodyFirm, but very soft, perfect for a hugA dangerous magic that the demon worked tirelessly to perfect!Good girl~
Aren't you more happy now that you've hugged me~?
No.23557
>>23556Mmnn…!
She'd squirm, but ultimately nuzzle the demon.You're so soft…
She'd mutter to herself, happy about being praised.I'm a good girl~ No.23558
>>23554>>23554The person in question would be Rogue.And the more Exia roots around in the networks, she'd come across dozens of other Netrunners. Some of whom were actively trying to block her, and counter hack her with daemon viruses.Most information on Rogue was old news. Most of her recent activities would be hard to find or get a hold of, but her reputation would precede her.As they approached the table, Rebecca would pull her jacket around herself with her hands in her pockets.R: …It's not often people come back from the dead. But when they do, there's usually a story to tell.
Rogue would say, a freshly lit cigarette in her hand.R: And neither of you came in the front door. I'd know. Not many people capable enough, or stupid enough, to sneak in. But I told the bouncer not to ice you. And I told Claire not to poison your drinks. Call it a friendly courtesy.
She'd look to Exia.R: And you're chromed to hell, so I take it you're the muscle here. You guys looking for work, or trouible?
No.23559
>>23558I got curious, so I came here to check things out.
I wouldn't mind doing some work though.
Seriously… what is with these lame viruses…? I could build something better in my sleep after a 2 week gaming session…Lame…Exia decides to repurpose a virus had intended on using against a super AI that was in charge of the Ark's governance and securityShe would have repurposed it to work on the current hardware and software of this worldShe had some of Rebecca's old equipment to analyze the software and get an idea on how tech worked in that world to begin with. Even if things had improved since then, she still had the basic understanding of the programming language, etcAlright… chew on thisNever a bad idea to take on some side quests before going on the main questline.
Yeah, she's not giving up that weird speech of hers No.23560
>>23559>>23559Rebecca would frown at Exia.…Seriously, choom. This isn't the time for that.
R: If you want work, you'll get plenty of it. You have to assemble your own crew, though.
No.23561
>>23560I can do that… in fact I already have some people in mind.
Then to RebeccaWhy not? You wanted to build a rep again, right?
Plus we need the eddies.
Then back to RogueWhile we're talking.
I'm Exia.
Not a very common name at all probably… Also, obviously, background checks on her would find absolutely nothing No.23562
>>23561R: A chromed out ghost, and a loud mouthed zombie. Quite a duo.
Rogue drags on her cigarette, and hands the two of them a data chip.R: If you're up for it, try this one. High risk, high reward. Get it done, and you'll have everyone's attention.
Rebecca will grab it and slot it.Her eyes light up. Lime jacks the display to share it with Exia.…Fucking MaxTac!?
She'd blurt out, surprised by the target.R: Relax. It's a supply convoy. They've got weapons a client wants, and you're gonna get 'em.
No.23563
>>23562Oh, that looks like it could be fun.
Exia would review the data as best as she couldWhile she was at it, she would already begin reviewing info on Maxtac… however, if she managed to down a couple of people with her viruses, she would attempt to turn their setups into proxies for her data searchesShe was aiming to spread her ability across the town to make it far harder to track herShe'd of course, have a couple of security measures set up in places she may have taken overThis was stuff she was already used to after all… and she was very good at itIf something was challenging, she'd do it for the challenge, if there was information she was curious about, she would hack it and take itNot even the central government where she was from was safe from her, and they knew itAny preference on how you'd like this to be done?
She'd ask, since stealth was an option in missions, but not everyone cared for itAlso Rebecca tended to be loud No.23564
>>23563>>23563You're supposed to be following my lead, Exia.
Rebecca said, closing her eyes.Rogue simply stared at them.R: I hope this isn't your first gig. Chromed out like that, I figured you were already seasoned.
…She's not from around here. We've got this though. I'll explain it all later.
No.23568
>>23567>>23567Rebecca would head out into the city with Exia, finding a nice spot a little ways away from the Afterlife itself.…All right, so first off: Never ask how they want the job done. If the Fixer has a specification, it'll be on the Data Slate. The less said, the better.
Secondly, it doesn't really matter how we do it. At the end of the day, if we get caught, the Afterlife won't acknowledge any affiliation with us. We're on our own.
If you wanna be a proper Merc, you gotta stand on business. Every man and woman for themselves.
No.23569
>>23568Of course that's considered professional…
Good way to get used by everyone though.
Sadly true, they would know all too well about thatWell, I won't question it.
I'll just do a little bit of extra digging to make sure we don't get screwed over.
Rebecca would get some data transferred to her about her findings on maxtac, the equipment security measures, a few quest markers would pop up on her her screenIn typical exia fashion, a few "optional" quest markers would pop upI can just ignore it, and we can do the job we're paid for… but that's never been my style…
There's things about this quest I don't know about… Lore details.
No.23570
>>23569…Will you stop acting like my life and home are a video game? The fuck is wrong with you choom. This isn't a quest, it's a fuckin' job.
Rebecca frowned at Exia. The video game stuff was getting a little weird.If you can't handle my reality, feel free to go back to yours. You two can leave me here and I'll figure my own shit out.
…But out of curiosity, what's with these quest markers? The fuck is that?
No.23571
>>23570Huh? But I've always talked like that.
Have you been ignoring that most of the time?
Then on the quest markersJust think of it as ways to track things.
You have the main objective of our quest, and then you have side objectives.
Sometimes you might discover secrets when doing the quest and that can change the objective depending on if you investigate it or not.
Like… what we're doing right now.
No.23572
>>23571Yeah? Sounds like you wanna take the lead and figure out this world for yourself, right now.
Rebecca said flatly.And if that's the case, have at it. I'll go find whoever's slumming in my apartment and ice 'em so I can have all my stuff back.
Unless they're cute, anyway. I might give them a head start. No.23576
>>23575So it's okay to overthrow everything in
my world, but not your own.
Rebecca was very displeased.You're a hypocrite.
No.23578
>>23577And I'm telling
you that if you wanna do it here, you better do it where you come from, you dipshit.
No.23579
>>23578Okay, good enough for me.
The objectives would change in her visionA new temporary objective was added so she can acquire her old place backAlso another objective would pop up, which was to get a carI can't make any guarantees.
But I'll do a lot of digging for info.
So you'll need to wait until then.
Want a car?
No.23582
>>23581We can't be
too fancy. There's only like, 5 Aerondites in the whole city and all of them are owned by rich assholes. That'd draw attention.
…But the Mitzutani Shion might not be a bad option. Get the red and black Bonewrecker.
No.23587
>>23586Yeah, this kind of stuff is super easy.
The fact that these cars seem to get stolen all the time just makes things easier…
No.23589
>>23586Having already analyzed the car and everything inside, exia would enter, while keeping an eye on the car's systemsYeah, I've been gathering information on the factions in night city.
By the way… quick word of warning.
Your weapon setup is different from before.
Based on what I've learned already… your weapons will punch through just about everything that comes in your way…
It wasn't quite like the rifle she had, but her weapons were given to her to fight raptures, and those things were not affected by normal weaponry. A blast from an anti rapture weapon could make more heavily armored users, like maxtac most likely explode No.23590
>>23589>>23589…You should've led with that before we got here. If I had realized that, I might've been a little more open-minded.
Weapons that go BOOM and riddle people with holes are kinda hot.
No.23591
>>23590Well… in this case.
They'll explode.
The car would then begin to move and would drive towards Rebecca's old place No.23593
>>23592You'll certainly have a lot of chances to use them.
She'd look outside as the car drives, seeing the relative environment of this cityThis place reminds me of the outer rims.
No.23595
>>23594Which part? The rampant sex, the violence, people being forcefully turned into sex toys, the drugs… the…
She sees a guy having sex with a fuck toy in public while hooked to a brain dance rampant sex?
No.23597
>>23596Ah… I see…
Maybe I'll get it if I try some of that stuff.
She didn't mean the more extreme stuff, obviouslyShe wasn't about to turn random people into sex toys… except for lime, since she needed to be put in her place!By the way… I looked up some information on our conversation from earlier.
If you want to check it out, there's a memorial where people who died are honored.
Might be worth checking out.
No.23598
>>23597…You tryin' to get me to visit my own grave or something?
She'd ask, a little skeptical now.That's kinda morbid, y'know. What makes you think it might be worthwhile?
No.23600
>>23599I'm not too interested, but if you want to drive us that way I won't complain about it.
…We're en route to my apartment, though. Right?
No.23601
>>23600Yup, we're heading to your old apartment.
We'll deal with that first, before doing anything else.
No.23602
>>23601Preem. I at least want my own space again.
She'd say as they head that way.If they don't discuss anything else along the way, when they get there they'll find the apartment now currently occupied by a fat man who can barely pay his rent, and who may or may not be a pedophile. No.23604
>>23603Rebecca wouldn't bother knocking. She'd just kick the door in.HEY! GET THE HELL OUT OF MY HOUSE!
The man living there, who was just going over the incriminating info he'd been sent, was already sweating.???: H-Hold on, choom! I was just looking for a new place. Y-You don't have to do this! Just give me a few days to-
Did I stutter, fatso? Get the fuck out of my house before I turn you into a cloud of mist.
The man would shriek with fear and begin running, leaving everything in there. No.23605
>>23604Well, that was easy.
Wonder if he dropped any interesting loot.
The quest marker would update for both of them and turn green indicating that the quest was cleared No.23606
>>23605If by loot, you mean he left all his shit here?
She'd raise an eyebrow at her.Can you stop treating my life like a game, it's super eerie.
I mean, it's cool, but like… creepy too.
No.23607
>>23606I do that where I'm from too though…
It's just who I am, you'll get used to it.
She'd look around No.23609
>>23608Alright fine…
How about just a regular list to keep track of?
No.23611
>>23610Alright great.
The format would change from a quest list to more of a normal checklist that she can activate whenever she wantsThen exia would hack into everything in this room to change permissions, etc.She was just claiming the place as theirsIf you want to arrange the place however you want, I can wait.
I'm setting up a couple of nodes around the city for my use.
No.23612
>>23557The girl's hair would get stroked gently as she hugs Nadja and just gets further addicted to herLet all of that stress float away~
You're a happy a elf~
You're happiest when you're hugging me~
No.23613
>>23611>>23611Correction.
Lime would say appearing in the middle of the room.I will handle the decoration. As a reward for the reclamation of your abode, I will revert it to the state you last saw it before it was bought by the fat man.
R: …I guess I'll go take a shower, or something? You two have more to do than I do.
No.23615
>>23613Oh, that's a pretty nice quest reward!
Then to RebeccaSure, I shouldn't be too long.
No.23617
>>23614The two would hug for quite a bit, eventually though, the demon would let go of herAlright, I need to get back to training the other demons.
But if you want more hugs, you can also join me tonight and hug me in bed.
No.23618
>>23616Wow… not bad.
She'd be referring to the room's lookJust needs a high end gaming setup that I can hook you up to.
My own little corner while we'll be staying here.
No.23619
>>23617>>23617…Ah.
She'd gasp, blinking as she realizes how long they'd stood there.Um… Right. Of course… yeah.
She began muttering, and staring as if she'd somehow lost something.A sensation she couldn't replace.I wonder if I can find out what magic she uses for this if I study it enough. No.23623
>>23620I just won't unhook your arms and legs, and it'll be less pleasurable for now.
Maybe she'll unwind after she has fun around town…
Maybe find us a place to have sex at…?She mentioned joytoys a few times No.23625
>>23623There's a place called Clouds. It is a high-end brothel known as a Dollhouse.
It is not a typical brothel, but the technology they employ could theoretically enhance your gaming.
…Depending on your preferences.
No.23627
>>23625Alright, I'll check it out later.
I get the feeling you also "enhanced" this body so I can have fun with it too.
Well, she was pretty pleased with the gift, even if she didn't ask for that part.Her current body would also attract a ton of people for sure. That was indeed the body of a "goddess" No.23631
>>23629I'm loving it so far.
Just needs to take it for a test spin.
Aside from sex, there was still combat ability she needed to actually testShe assumes she'll get the chance to try that out soonShe would pat the AI on the headYou did a great job.
No.23632
>>23630Yeah… I got stuck with more work due to the state of things in Bohelos.
But I'm here now.
The demon would smileLooks like you were patiently waiting though~
No.23635
>>23633Yeah, I feel like we'll be running into them plenty enough with all of the rampant crime.
I see that the tiger claws also have their hands in a lot of doll businesses,
The Cloud being one of themI was actually thinking of having one of the gangs take the fall for some of my actions later.
No.23636
>>23635In that case, you'll want to go with the Voodoo Boys.
They have a history of Cyber Terrorist attacks and frequently take credit for things no one can verify.
They are constantly at war with a world-wide internet police agency called Netwatch.
You could likely pin anything you want on them and they'd either take credit for it willingly, or simply not refute it. The more impressive the Hack, the more likely they'll assume the responsibility for it.
They're quite arrogant and believe themselves to be the best netrunners in Night City.
No.23637
>>23636That's stupidly convenient…
But I won't complain about something like that.
Once I have everything set up, I'm going to hack Maxtac,
They're not her only target, but they're who she got pointed at first. Or rather, made aware of first No.23638
>>23634Alright, then lets get something to eat.
You can snuggle with me tonight.
That sounds good, doesn't it~?
No.23639
>>23637>>23637Rebecca by now would be coming back out of the shower, walking around freely in her underwear.Yeah, it's convenient 'til you realize they're taking your street cred. Sometimes, you want people to know it's you doing the dirty work, or you'll never build a rep.
But I can see why you'd wanna do things in a way to stay under the radar.
No.23641
>>23639If there's one thing I know about this whole business is that eventually, some people will know it's you anyway.
They just won't be able to prove it.
No.23642
>>23640At the end of all this though, you'll be an even better snuggler than when you started.
I'm sure your husband will enjoy that too.
No.23643
>>23641This biz is all about picking what kind of notoriety you want. And being able to prove it is part of keeping your street cred.
Rebecca shrugged, however.But we can talk hypotheticals and gang politics all day. That's boring.
She'd finally look around and begin to smile.Good job on the apartment, Lime. Feels like it
should feel.
L: I have displaced the false occupant's interior with yours. I hope it is to your liking.
You guys can have Pilar's room. That stupid gonk won't be needing it anymore.
No.23644
>>23642Himmel
does like snuggling.
…among other things.
The elf would agree. No.23646
>>23645L: I will convert it to your liking.
The lolibot would say.Uh-huh. I bet you will.
Rebecca frowned. Despite giving up the room, it did belong to her brother previously.I Know exactly what you idiots are gonna do in there. No.23647
>>23644Nadja would head to the kitchen, pulling out some food she intended to cook withFiora likes to do the same.
I can tell she'll be very good at it once she gets married as well.
No.23649
>>23646Did you want to stay here and relax for a while?
Otherwise, we can go out and see the city some more.
It was still early enough, and honestly, Exia didn't really need much sleep, or sleep at all if she wanted it No.23650
>>23648Would she?
I can't imagine why…
You say that me and Weiss are good friends in the future, right?
Wouldn't that mean that she was sharing me with Weiss to begin with?
No.23652
>>23650I guess that makes sense…
The elf said, thinking about it.I guess it would be weird to be jealous about hugging demons anyway.
No.23653
>>23651I was going to go look at that memorial site.
I just figure that trouble will find us either way.
Although… we can pass by a few bad neighborhoods on the way there.
I have been wanting to test this body out.
No.23654
>>23652Exactly… although I do not agree with the demon part.
Did you eat already?
I can make you food too if you haven't.
No.23655
>>23653Riiiight, because you weren't already some crazy super soldier.
Or did you mean something else? We could always drop by Lizzie's if you feel like being a stripper for an evening.
Rebecca would suggest, as if trying to distract from the Memorial. No.23656
>>23655Well, if that's how you feel, I guess we can do that.
Lime also told me a few good places like the cloud earlier too.
She was originally intending on saving prostitution stuff until after the mission, like a celebratory thing, but she can bring that forward instead. No.23658
>>23657Alright, I'll get some food for you ready then.
She would begin cookingShe felt like a pasta dish today, so she would make a chicken fettuccini alfredo dishShe would put a decent portion in front of frieren… decent by normal people's standards, but we all know how big of an appetite frieren actually has, lolHere you go…
No.23660
>>23659Well, if this is all about me, then we're going to the memorial first.
If you don't feel like action, and don't really care for the sex, then we can check that place out by taking a safe route.
No.23662
>>23660What the hell!? What kind of gal do you think I am!?
I'm not some loose ass floozy that fucks every merc she sees. I'm more loyal than that.
No.23665
>>23661Nadja would notice this as she was finishing her dishHmm… you should have probably told me that your appetite was bigger than that.
I would have made you more.
No.23668
>>23664Well alright.
But I can do all of those things later then.
I was just saving the partying for after we completed the mission we were given.
I'm not exactly in a rush.
No.23669
>>23666Thanks.
I mastered a lot of recipes over my lifetime.
So I've gotten really good at cooking.
No.23672
>>23670Well… you did make this kind of lifestyle sound fun.
Am I supposed to be miserable instead?
No.23673
>>23671Yeah, like that.
When you're alive for so long, you need things to keep you busy so you don't go crazy from boredom sometimes.
No.23674
>>23672Never said that. I just don't like how you wouldn't do anything fun in
your world, but you wanna have all the fun in mine.
Mind you, I'm willing to show you a good time. I just don't think your priorities are straight, and you're not taking things seriously enough.
No.23675
>>23674Maybe that's the result of my nymph being mostly disabled.
Or maybe, it's because this is a world I don't already know almost everything about.
No.23677
>>23676I was born with a clear understanding of my softness and hugability.
That's all~
Fights can be avoided and everyone can be friends if they hug it out~
No.23678
>>23675Well, let's get that memorial bullshit over with. I wanna focus on
real fun, like doing some jobs and making our crew known.
No.23680
>>23678Alright…
Exia would get up and head out the doorI'm mostly done setting up my network too. So we'll be more than ready when we start that mission.
No.23681
>>23679The demon would shrugYou like hugging me, don't you?
That's all I need to know.
No.23685
>>23683Exactly~!
She would clear the dishes and kitchen spaceAlright, you may snuggle with me in the bath and in bed tonight~
You've been a good Elf~
No.23688
>>23686Well, since there won't be any issues, they'll get to the memorial without much delayAs Exia exits the car, she'd look at the structureHuh… so this is the memorial, huh?
Looks like a place for rich people to be remembered…
Or people at least who can afford it.
No.23691
>>23690Well… you never know.
Maybe you touched someone in your life in a way that made them remember you.
They can't all be dead, right?
Exia would go and explore the place along with her, taking note of the names there along with the notes left behind for themA few of them even legends No.23692
>>23689>>23689Wouldn't hugging in a bath make it harder to bathe?
Frieren asked, thinking about it.U-Unless you want more than hugging. Is it a lewd bath situation? I thought only Men liked those.
No.23694
>>23693She'd stand near Rebecca, reading some of the memorialsHey… isn't that the name of the person who lived with you?
It sounds like someone who may have been really close to you all.
No.23695
>>23692You can snuggle just about anywhere.
Hot baths are no exception.
I will show you what you've been missing out on.
No.23696
>>23694>>23694Yeah…
Rebecca just kept staring.I wonder who put all these up.
No.23697
>>23696Why don't we keep looking around a bit?
I don't see the one for david here.
It would be further into the memorial in a bit of a darker area No.23700
>>23698Nadja would head off the the bathroom and would prepare a large bath for themOnce she steps into the bathroom, she'll see it was a rather large square bath built into the groundThe bathroom looks like a mini hot spring of sortsThe demon would then step in the bath and begin washing herselfCome on in, the water is nice and hot.
Perfect for relaxing your muscles.
No.23703
>>23702Yeah, but it's less cramped when Fiora likes to join in too.
Sometimes taking a bath with others is nice.
No.23706
>>23704Looks like whoever wrote it was close to him too…
She'd look below to see his mother's nameHmm… So… do you recognize who this could be?
No.23708
>>23707What about the person who wrote it and the one for david?
Based on how I'm reading it, it sounds like it was someone close to david, but also to the rest of you.
Did a member if your crew survive?
No.23711
>>23709It could be
enchanted water. I'm wondering what you've got in it.
No.23716
>>23714Well, we were going with the assumption that your whole crew was dead.
I think talking with her, or someone from your crew might be nice.
Could make you happy… could make her happy.
She would cross her armsI'm trying to be serious about this.
No.23717
>>23716…Lime, do you know?
L: I do.
So, is Lucy still alive?
L: She was the sole remaining survivor. I believe she left Night City, but she
could still be around.
…That's all I need to know.
Rebecca would say, debating whether or not she should make the call.Would it be worth opening up old wounds? No.23721
>>23717I think that the message that was left on your memorial was from her.
It may just be my opinion… but, I think she'd be happy to actually hear from you.
Skeptical probably, but it's really hard to fake being you to fool someone.
No.23724
>>23723Lets go for a ride then.
Nothing else to do now.
She would head out of the area so they could go back to their carShe would also get to business in hacking Maxtac if Rebecca decides to call her at the time No.23725
>>23722Ah…!
She'd gasp. The sudden hug. The warmth of the water, the softness. It assaulted her all at once!Right…!
She'd say, wrapping an arm around Nadja. No.23726
>>23725Good girl~
She would pull her in close enough to get comfortable while enjoying the sensations of the hot water, and the smell of the scented soaps that she usedLets try for a few different sensations now~
Warmth and smell~
No.23729
>>23727Exia's eyes would flash a bitDone…
I'll be busy dealing with maxtac while you talk with Lucy.
The car would then start driving once againThere wasn't any destination in Particular, but they would stay on the safe paths where possible No.23731
>>23730Lame… and here I thought Maxtac's defenses would put up even a small challenge.What a bunch of noobs…Her attack would be sudden and switch, even stealthy at firstThe source wouldn't be possible to trace as there would be countless vectors of attacks assaulting their networkIt was clear they were being hit by something big, but the cause of it would get buried in chaos, and there would be countless false flags and misleading evidence led all over the placeOnce the attack started, Exia would begin combing through their data and then sending large pieces of it across her networkThe target of blame would of course be the voodoo boysShe would aim to grab anything she could about their weapons, tech, specs, any new upcoming prototypes, even conversations that they may have had with other companies or invidualsCommunication was important data, as much as tech was, and it could reveal a lot about what was happening within maxtac and throughout night cityHell, it may even reveal information about their current mission No.23737
>>23736Honestly, I was expecting a bit more from them.
I'm going to assume the main corporations might have something worse.
Maybe not…
No.23739
>>23738Yeah, it's a big world after all.
She'd look to RebeccaSo, any luck?
Mainly wondering if she was able to reach Lucy or not No.23740
>>23739I left a message. She probably isn't gonna answer the number of a dead person.
Rebecca would shrug, not wanting to elaborate.…I wouldn't be surprised if she just de-activated her number.
No.23742
>>23740Yeah… It's possible… There might also be a part of her that could have kept something of her past to remember.
A phone number might be silly though…
Either way, maybe she'll answer.
It's also possible she kept the number, but didn't answer you out of skepticism, but might then listen to the message, think it over just like you did and decide if she wants to call you back or not.
Or… She'll come right to us and confirm for herself.
No.23744
>>23743Or, I can track her down and we go see her ourselves.
I'm pretty curious to see someone from your old crew.
No.23745
>>23744David wanted to help Lucy get out of Night City. They had a lot of dumb romantic ideas.
Again, I don't know why you're so invested in this. But I'm
not about to go track her down.
No.23746
>>23745Then dumb optimism it is.
Exia would review the mission details for maxtac nowThey had stuff to steal after allAnyway, we still have a bit of time before our job…
I'm going to open comms again.
She would review the mission details as well as the shipment details she would have picked from max tac… She was interested in seeing if she could hack the vehicles and control them remotely No.23748
>>23747Seems like we won't be taking control of the vehicle remotely…
We'll need to hijack it ourselves.
Thankfully, I got all the data I needed from hacking MaxTac.
The whote DNA mechanism can easily be bypassed, but we'll need to be there ourselves.
No.23752
>>23751Looks like we have more than one transport to worry about now.
One is going the usual route, but…
She would feed her the information she was gleaming from all of this No.23756
>>23755Alright, I can make this work…
Her next order of business would be to try and get a route where they can intercept itShooting it out of the sky shouldn't be a big issue if she had to do it that way, but she'd want to pick a place where it wouldn't fall from too high an altitude and wouldn't endanger people eitherLet me see if there's also a point where we can intercept the other trucks in case we're wrong.
They're likely bound for the same location… if that fails, then I have another idea.
No.23759
>>23758Just throw me at something I can shoot.
How's that?
No.23760
>>23759Sure… want the one on the ground?
She would aim for the two transports heading through the populated areaI'll pick the one in the air.
No.23762
>>23761Yeah, I'll try keeping collateral to a minimum.
I'll also communicate with you if the situation changes.
Lime, you should have access to the entire network I set out around town, we should be able to intercept most communications now tooKeep an eye out. Anything coming through encrypted channels shouldn't be an issue at all for you No.23772
>>23771Lime would instantly manifest one of her bodies. Not just one, though… each flying vehicles would suddenly be assaulted by a dozen little lolibot bodies. MaxTac would begin firing at each, attempting to hack them, not realizing the horror that had been unleashed upon them.But Lime would refrain from killing anyone. She'd pause time, hack each guard individually, and upload a sleep virus that de-activated everyone one by one.A lolibot would take control of each of the 4 vehicles, and a voice would chime over the intercom:L: Primary Cargo is ready to be secured. I will leave the finale to you, boss.
R: Hey! I thought I was the boss!
L: Exia is my only boss now. You have been demoted to recruit the moment you questioned your own lead.
R: The fuck…!?
Rebecca wasn't amused, but chose not to argue. She was dealing with her own stuff anyway, and frankly wouldn't have been a good crew leader. No.23775
>>23774Naturally I'll want all of it.
She would move quickly to the pilot area, and through her network would aim to take over a large truck or two capable of carrying cargoLets land this as a suitable drop spot, I'll have some vehicles ready to unload everything and run.
A drop of location would be given to the lolibotThe quicker we do this the better… then we can get out of sight…
No.23776
>>23775Of course, Captain.
The lolibot would respond. An area would be greenlit.Be quick. I cannot hack Trauma Team. Surprisingly, they are more well equipped than the actual military.
I think that's the result of money.
She'd say, because every single soldier that died, or went unconscious, would send out a signal to Trauma Team.They had a limited time to act.R: You guys are idiots. But I'll help.
Rebecca said, making her way to the drop points. She'd abandon the convoy she was supposed to go after, seeing as Exia had already secured the target anyway.It wouldn't take them long, but Lime would include a countdown until Trauma Team would arrive. The implication being that Trauma Team was not to be messed with. No.23777
>>23776The trucks aim for an area that was clear of threats based on the information she got from her network but also close enough for the trucks and Rebecca to get there with some time to spareGet everything ready in the transport.
The moment we land, we grab everything in here and run!
No.23781
>>23780Guess it depends on how much of it is part of what the client wants.
Our next objective is the drop spot, after that we can have a nice celebration.
No.23782
>>23781I'm just sayin', they might not miss one or two. Who the fuck has a whole dossier on MaxTac?
L: I do.
Lime responded.L: All of it is to be dropped off. Rogue will be pissed if you take anything. You stressed the importance of not pissing her off before.
Yeeeeeaaaah… but these are cool weapons. If you can bypass the bioscanners, we could use 'em! Or at least maybe put them up as trophies or something.
What do you think, Exia?
No.23783
>>23782Just have lime quickly scan them and make you something with similar features.
Anything she makes would be leagues better than this stuff anyway.
I'd rather we do this professionally.
To Exia, the features on some of these weapons were nice, but in term of power, they were lacking to herPlus… she's seen what Lime can do, and knows how advanced the lab she's in actually is, so she knows that the stuff on this world is nothing if she REALLY wanted to abuse Lime's features No.23786
>>23785A vehicle with fully tinted windows would eventually drive up. The person that exited… would be the bodyguard they saw at Afterlife.??: The boss appreciates your efforts. We expected only a case or two, but you got it all. Enjoy the extra eddies.
He'd say, wiring a significant sum of money to the group.??: Rogue will be in touch.
No.23787
>>23786Oh nice, bonus quest rewards.
Thanks…
She would nod on the rogue commentWe'll leave you to take care of the rest then.
If there was nothing else to be said, the group could head out No.23788
>>23787Indeed, the group could head out.Rebecca, still pouting about not getting a proper trophy, would make a suggestion.…Wanna celebrate at Afterlife, or go home?
Just don't make a lot of weird noises! I know what you two like to do.
No.23789
>>23788I don't typically care for social gatherings… but I'm going to do things differently for once.
Lets go celebrate at the Afterlife with a few drinks.
Although not too big a deal for her, raiding from maxtac at heightened difficulty was certainly an achievement worth talking about No.23791
>>23790I'm thinking about trying a few drinks…
There's a lot of them.
Hope they have some good snacks too.
No.23798
>>23797V scans her back.…See something like, choom?
No.23799
>>23798There would be no data on her, no name, no identity, even the tech is unknown, but he would be able to tell that she's almost purely machine/synthetic except for the brainMainly your rep as a solo merc.
Are you the type of person who grinds side quests to level up?
No.23800
>>23799>>23799I'm not sure what that's supposed to mean, but I'm known to get jobs done big or small. You tryin' to find something to do?
No.23801
>>23800Yeah, I'm bored.
Rebecca's drinking herself stupid.
She'd take a sip of her drinkAt least the drinks are good.
No.23802
>>23801Some people are just like that. Wish I could give you a job, but I do my own thing most days. Teamwork tends to end in death or betrayal.
V would look to the bartender.Hey Claire! This girl's next drink is on me.
She'd say, winking to Exia. No.23803
>>23802Sounds like you're speaking out of experience.
I just got done with a mission anyway… Conversation's fine enough with me, if you're offering.
She'd look to the bartenderI'll have a David Martinez.
No.23804
>>23803>>23803Ever tried a Silverhand?
V would ask.It is made with aged tequila, agave nectar, and Angostura and orange bitters, to which a splash of Mexican beer is added, creating a stronger drink with a slightly sweet and citrusy flavor, finished with a chili pepper garnish.
Not on the menu, but old school mercs know it. It's like a Tequila Old-Fashioned.
No.23805
>>23804I haven't tried it yet, but I can give it a shot.
She'd lounge back in her chairDid you know the person the drink was named after?
No.23806
>>23805You could say that.
V responded with a slight smirk.Gonk's been dead a long while. Died 50 years ago going after Arasaka.
V wasn't going to mention the fact that Johnny was inside her head, and possibly manifesting as a digital hologram only she could see. No.23807
>>23806She'd pause to think for a secondHey lime, got some information on this Merc?She'd find information on Johnny silverhand, but she was a bit interested in V too, and lime likely already had the information on hand anywayAh yes… I forgot to introduce myself.
I'm Exia.
She'd point to rebecca who probably was too busy drinking herself stupidThat's Rebecca.
Used to be part of David's crew.
No.23808
>>23807Martinez? Never met 'em, but I heard he went out like a champ.
V would say, getting claire to make Exia's next drink a Silverhand when she was done with her Martinez.Lime would chime in with a smarmy attitude.L: You are talking to a named Protagonist. They have the remains of Johnny Silverhand in their head actively overwriting their existence. I will upload the Game into my files for you to play later. Just do not tell Rebecca.
Lime would say, as well as uploading info on the original Tabletop RPG it was based on. No.23809
>>23808… YupDefinitely don't want Rebecca to see any of thisShe'll flip, and the two of us will never hear the end of itYeah, had a run in with Adam smasher too.
A merc who almost completely replaced their body for cybernetics.
Pretty sure Rebecca would love another chance at em too.
No.23810
>>23809>>23809Smasher's no joke. Had a couple run-ins myself. He's a one-man army.
V would say, taking another drag on her cigarette.Frankly speakin' I'm looking to get a piece myself. I'd recommend not bothering, but that's not really the merc style. I'll just wish you good luck instead.
No.23811
>>23810Well… I don't have anything against him, but the reputation he has kind of makes me want to take him on.
He's like an optional superboss… or the final boss in the story.
Depends on the perspective.
She'd finish her drink and then would eventually try the johnny Silver handNot bad…
No.23812
>>23811You're not wrong about that. Just be careful you pick fights with. Even with as much chrome as you're packin', you might wind up on the wrong side of a rogue AI one day.
After saying that, V puts out her cigarette and stands up.I got some Biz to take care of. Make sure your choom gets home safe.
No.23813
>>23812Yeah, I will.
Take care out there V.
No.23814
>>23813V: Ditto.
And with that, the merc would head out.Rebecca, a little bit more loose now, would look at Exia.Who's that?
She'd ask, 'cause she wouldn't know. No.23815
>>23814A merc by the name of V.
Bought me a few drinks.
Apparently they had a few run ins with Adam smasher before.
No.23817
>>23816Yup!
They have to be pretty capable of they've been doing all of their missions solo.
No.23819
>>23818They didn't sound too interested honestly…
I think we'd have better luck finding that friend of yours from your old crew than recruiting them.
They mentioned that working together typically tends to end in death or betrayal.
No.23822
>>23820Lupul watches Loona exit the shower, apparently with great interest. Even as she shakes the water off from herself and onto the walls. He doesn't seem to care, though whether that's because they're not really his walls probably is at least part of the reason for his nonchalance.Heheh, my dearest Loona. I could do that again, and again, and again. Until there's nothing left of either of us but well-fucked dust. And I don't think I would be done trying to fuck you.
He says, beaming a smile. Lupul was a fountain of energy with no off switch when it came to a fluffball like Loona. He takes a deep, contented breath.Though I think plenty of people would be rather miffed if we did. The building manager for one, heheh.
No.23823
>>23821Aside from that, they also mentioned being careful not to end up on the wrong side of a rogue AI.
I'm guessing that's from experience.
No.23825
>>23823…Sheesh I hope not. Rogue AI are dangerous as hell. I'm sure you've noticed, but there's a
massive firewall that blocks out large portions of the net.
Some gonk called Bartmoss uploaded a virus containing self-aware rogue AIs to the Old Net, and it resulted in an event called the DataKrash. The whole of humanity was almost fucked over by it. Netwatch had to put up The Blackwall to quarantine massive corrupted parts of the net, isolating entire cities from each other.
If you try to hack stuff in other countries from here, you won't get very far without risking your entire system being overloaded and fried.
No.23826
>>23824Well now you've put me in a bit of a pickle. See, normally I'd tell a little fib and say yes it's changed and now you're my personal fuckpet. Buuuuut somehow I feel like that joke ends bloody for me.
He says, chuckling as he sits up on his elbows. He flashes Loona a reassuring smile.So really, no. Nothing's changed about our professional relationship. You'll still be held on retainer. Only now we just get to unwind the fun way after a job well done. Or when we're bored. Or when one of us gets blasted with succubus energy. All kinds of reasons, heheheh.
No.23827
>>23826>>23826Yeeeeaaah. If you
ever refer to me as a fuckpet, I'm going to open a portal to a really fucked up part of hell just for you.
She'd narrow her eyes.It's kind of hot, though.Anyway, how many other names are on your list?
No.23828
>>23825Huh… that sounds pretty interesting.
I might look into that later.
No.23829
>>23828>>23828…Please don't fuck with the Blackwall. I know you and Lime are like, super geniuses or whatever. But I
really don't wanna hear about another DataKrash because you went poking your nose into something you shouldn't have.
No.23830
>>23827Oh, at least half a dozen. Plenty of people I used to know before this plane got shifted off into the Blind Eternities. Though, my hopes aren't up that the rest will be nearly as easy to find. I don't have much left of them as far as scent trails go, so I'm left with cloned pheromones from gene-memory.
He says with a shrug. Lupul leans back to stare at the ceiling for a moment. Loona had given him something to think about.But you've got me curious, now. What's a really fucked up part of hell where you're from? I've given it a look in my spare time. Seems like it's… mostly a city? I mean I know it's got seven layers. Though I guess you could always throw me right to the bottom.
…Can't imagine Luci would be too appreciative, but I've known a few Lucifers in my time. I think they're a guy in your hellscape, if I remember correctly. Definitely not the one where they're a girl that's sometimes a goat.
No.23832
>>23830>>23830Maybe I'll make you watch Moxxie be all cringe with Millie. He's a total dweeb, you know.
Or maybe I'll throw you into the room when Blitz and Stolas are getting flirty so you have to breathe the same air as their cum stained sex toys.
No.23833
>>23831I'm already here.
Lime would say, manifesting right where V was sitting previously.He'd put a bag on the bar top.Since I cannot overtly open portals, this bag is an endless inventory of snacks. All of your favorites are there.
R: …Wait, what the fuck? You were here too?
Rebecca would look around- luckily no one seemed to have noticed Lime at all. No.23834
>>23833Exia was practically beaming with joyAh, you're the best~!
She would give lime an appreciative headpat before pulling out a bag of chips and then handing a bag to Rebecca and Lime tooYou can't have a drink without at least some snacks.
No.23835
>>23834Rebecca shrugged.…That's what the bar nuts and vending burritoes are for you gonk. But sure!
She'd accept the chips.Lime was beaming as well. She enjoyed the praise.L: I am the best there is at what I do.
No.23836
>>23835I don't really care for burrito…
Chips though are the perfect gamer snack~
There are tons of flavors to choose from too.
No.23839
>>23832Lupul listens to the names Loona drops. He wasn't familiar with a Moxxie or a Millie, and he chalks it up to demons that Loona knows. Blitz, however, he remembers from previous conversations with Loona. He knows that Blitz is basically family to her. He tilts his head when she talks about Blitz and Stolas, wincing when she drops the line about their sex toys. He knows Loona's nose is basically a superpower. He couldn't imagine what it must be like to smell the sex your dad was having.Sheesh, that's… yeah, ew. I don't even have a hound's nose and still that sounds pretty awful.
He gives a small, comiserating chuckle.Right. No calling you a fuckpet.
He pauses, a wide smirk overtaking his face.Unless you're being a good one~
No.23845
>>23844All day~
I have enough snacks to easily last us.
We'll teach all of them what a real gamer is like!
No.23847
>>23846Oh yes.
But once I have the chance to game all out for days without Rebecca suddenly showing up.
She doesn't like the idea of being interrupted when gaming and deep diving for lore and doesn't wana be on alert for Rebecca all the time.Hmm… although, if I'm going to be playing a single player game… we could do it in a time bubble.
No.23851
>>23850Yup!
It'll be my first time trying these kinds of things.
She would pull out the headsets No.23852
>>23851>>23851You'll have full control over the camera and an ability to shift your position with ease. In games like these, you are akin to a God among other Gods.
Show them you are the Allfather of Gaming.
Lime would say, booting up the game. Exia would be in a full VR setting. No.23854
>>23853It's more than that. This is a Braindance Game.
You can leave your body all together if you want. There's also a pause feature- although online, it's more of a time-slow ability. But we can probably hack that and freeze other players' games.
The lolibot would comment. No.23859
>>23858Huh…?
Is Rebecca expecting any guests?
Exia would get up, stretch and head to the doorI'm coming…
She'd Open to the door to see who it was No.23862
>>23861>>23861…
She'd peer into the apartment uncertainly.…Is she really here?
No.23864
>>23863There'd be no answer, as if Rebecca had left the house while Exia was gaming.…
Lucy stares at Exia.…If she shows up, you can tell her I got her message.
No.23865
>>23864Oh, you're lucy then…
She'd wave that offI'm not that patient, just a sec…
She would conjure up a holographic screen and just call rebecca, and if she didn't answer, she would force her to No.23866
>>23865The hologram would appear. Rebecca was back at the Afterlife, drinking again.R: What the fuck, Exia? You get your alone time, let me have mine you dweeb!
…That certainly sounds like her.
R: Who's that? They sound familiar.
No.23867
>>23866Your friend Lucy came to visit.
She got your message.
No.23868
>>23867R: WHAT!? STAY RIGHT THE FUCK THERE!
Lucy giggled.…Yeah that sounds like her. It's all right, I can meet her at Afterlife. It'd be nice to catch up and have a few drinks. I thought she was dead all this time.
No.23869
>>23868Mind if I tag along?
You two can catch up, I'm going to see if there's any new job to pick up.
No.23870
>>23869…I don't mind. I'm just chasing ghosts.
Lucy would say, offering Exia her hand.…You seem to know who I am already. What's your name?
No.23871
>>23870Name's Exia.
She'd take her handRebecca's told me a lot about you.
No.23873
>>23872I'm kidding.
She talked about the crew a bit, but she didn't really go into very specific detail.
She's mentioned names, people, but not a lot about them.
I did suggest that she called you after we found her marker at the memorial.
I just pieced the rest together after that.
She would tug at her handYou got a car, or should I just take one?
She assumes rebecca took their car No.23874
>>23873I tend to take public transportation. It's not that hard to get around if you know where you're going.
Lucy would say, smiling a little.It's okay if you can't keep up.
No.23875
>>23874Public transportation?
No thanks…
She would quickly hack a nearby carNothing too expensive, and she was probably stealing from a gang againThe car wouldn't take long to get to themFunny enough, she was able to hack it from long distance without even being connected to anythingThere, I'll take us there.
No.23876
>>23875>>23875Lucy watched and waited.…
After the car arrived, she'd ask one question:…They can't trace it, can they? I can fight if I have to, but I'd rather not.
No.23881
>>23880I've known her for a while.
She talked a lot about life in Night city, so I got curious and came here to see if there was anything that was a challenge.
Well, that's a secondary objective.
I'm here to grab any and every game I can to pass the time with.
No.23883
>>23882Well… lets just say that situations rendered her almost incapable of doing anything in night city for a while.
Buuuuuuut, if I tell you, then that means you're getting yourself more involved with me.
No.23890
>>23889While Exia was off on her own, she'd intercept a message aimed to be delivered to her directly- though it would hit one of her nodes instead."Heard you got one over on MaxTac. Got a job for you. Quick and easy, if you're as good as they say."
The recording would say."If you think you can handle an assassination, I got a client who wants a certain member of the Tyger Claws dead. No witnesses. It'll pay Two Thousand Eddies."
No.23892
>>23891R: HEY! WHERE THE HELL DID YOU GO!?
An angry gremlin would answer the call.R: YOU CAN'T JUST DUMP MY CHOOM ON ME AND BAIL!
L: Rebecca calm down, I told her not to come in.
R: Hey! I got a crew going, and it'd be nice to drink together. Without David around, it's gonna be awkward as hell anyway.
It sounded like things weren't going particularly well at the bar.L: Hey, if you feel that way why did you even call me…?
R: Because you're my choom too…! Just shut up and drink.
No.23894
>>23893Surprisingly, they'd have their own booth. Lucy was smoking a cigarette and Rebecca was sitting criss-cross with a grumpy frown on her face.Laplace had taken the opportunity to be there as well, sitting next to Rebecca partly to make sure she didn't get too out of control.R: There you are! I just introduced these two gonks to each other.
Lucy would sigh, exhaling smoke as she did.L: …Welcome back. Sorry for being a little cold earlier.
No.23895
>>23894Oh, don't worry about it.
She'd sit downYou've pretty much met our entire crew then.
If you need anything, ask lime and she might be able to help out.
Anything that isn't outrageous of course No.23896
>>23895I don't need anything, but thanks.
Lucy would say, smiling.L: I am capable of anything and everything. By the time this crew is done, we are going to be the gods of Braindance VR Gaming.
R: Lucy's just visiting anyway, right? You were tryin' to get out of here before.
…That depends what kind of work you're trying to get into, aside from gaming. I don't want to have to bury you again.
R: Yeah well… I don't think we're in any danger of that.
I gotta admit. Gaming wasn't what I was expecting to hear.
L: Games are the true test of analytical skill and tactical genius.
No.23897
>>23896You want to get out of this place, huh?
The girl would kick her feet upWell… if you're going to get involved a lot with us, I won't mind.
Maybe you'll handle knowing me and lime a little better than poor little Rebecca here~
She is of course referring to the "gaming" and the "AI" bit. But she's been warming up to like lately, so that part is improving No.23898
>>23897>>23897Rebecca can be hard to handle. But if she's putting up with you, she likes you.
L: She is not a fan of our gaming sessions.
R: You guys are stupid. You can hardly call that gaming.
Rebecca rolled her eyes.R: Lucy, you don't gotta keep yourself involved. I'm just happy to see ya again.
Well, I wouldn't mind helping out with an occasional contract while I'm here. A merc's gotta work, after all.
No.23899
>>23898Alright, count yourself in the crew.
She'd look to limeThat means she's going to need some upgrades like Rebecca.
No.23900
>>23899R: Don't you
fucking dare!
Rebecca protested instantly.Upgrades…? I'm pretty capable as I am. What kind of upgrades are you thinking?
Lime ignored both of them, and turned her attention to Exia.L: As you command, Boss. What specs are you thinking?
She was ready to pause time and make adjustments at any moment. No.23901
>>23900Think of what you're best at and what hardware you use to enhance that.
Lime will help with the rest.
Like, would you like a cyberdeck upgrade?
What about your nanowire for combat?
No.23902
>>23901…How did you know about that?
She asked, now looking concerned.R: They're kind of chromed to hell, Lucy. Trust me, you don't want them rooting around in your body unless they absolutely have to. You're fine as you are!
L: You are not the leader of this crew. Your opinion is of little concern. Lucy may speak for herself.
Lucy, sensing some tension, takes another drag on her cigarette and leans back.…Am I free to refuse?
No.23903
>>23902You are…
I'm not about to force you.
At the end of the day, it's just a hardware upgrade.
But… why don't we at least show you a bit more first before you come to a decision?
No.23906
>>23905Lime would warp them instantly, leaving Rebecca stuck frozen in time in the Afterlife so she couldn't keep making a ruckus.L: Welcome to the Command Station.
Lime would say.Lucy would blink, almost dropping her cigarette as she suddenly found herself in a completely different location.W-What the hell…!? Where are we? Where's Rebecca?
No.23907
>>23906Pretty impressive, huh?
Lime warped us here and froze time back where you were.
No.23908
>>23907…If you can freeze time, why do you need to give anyone upgrades?
You can pretty much complete any job that comes your way.
No.23909
>>23908It's boring doing it that way… plus Rebecca would never let me hear the end of it.
Also…
Exia would pat lime on the headLime is meant for gaming on.
No.23910
>>23909Lime smiled.L: I was an Xbox once.
Lucy frowned.…I'm not sure how much of this I'm supposed to take seriously.
No.23911
>>23910Well, if you want a more serious definition.
Lime is what you would call an AI.
But to me, she's my gaming rig.
I play all of my games on her, because nothing else can possibly compete.
No.23912
>>23911That's… creepy, but useful I guess.
She'd blink.…I assume that even without pausing time, you're both probably really good netrunners. My inclusion would be kind of redundant.
But if you want to part with a better cyberdeck, I wouldn't mind having something to help keep the corpos off my trail a little easier.
No.23913
>>23912Alright, you heard her lime~
That was a yes.
No.23914
>>23913Dropping her disguise some, Lime would activate the lab.Robotic arms would descend from the ceiling, quickly subduing Lucy.L: W-What the hell!?
Please do not struggle. The process will be painless.
Lime would say, as a large table would raise from the ground under Lucy.You are being upgraded. Soon, you will be better than ever before. Relax, and sleep.
Lime would say, immediately turning Lucy off like a doll. No.23918
>>23917Lucy's eyes blinked open and she felt… odd. skinnier, tighter… and yet curvier.On top of that, she could feel her neural processors working in overtime.W-What just happened…?
Rebecca was quick to catch on by now and scowled at Exia and Lime.R: What the hell!? Not only did you leave me out, you gave Lucy more sex appeal than me!
No.23919
>>23918Oh yeah…
Not sure why… Maybe she thought you were fine as is?
Or maybe it was the fact that you argued with her for hours.
Then to Lucy who would be able to hear her in her head nowYou got upgraded by Lime. Check your hardware and tell me what you thinkSo? How do you feel?
No.23920
>>23919>>23919…I didn't ask for this. What purpose does it serve?
Lucy asked, now staring at Lime.R: Fuck both of you.
No.23921
>>23920The sex appeal boost?
Exia would shrugLime just likes boosting people's sex appeal.
No.23922
>>23921Change me back. I don't need your help with that.
L: If boss tells me to, I will~
R: Hey! I'm RIGHT HERE! We're partners now, if she doesn't want it I'll take it!
No.23923
>>23922Eh, maybe later.
I called you guys earlier because I got a new job for us to take on.
I wanted to ask how you guys felt with assassinations.
Someone wants a member of the tyger claws dead.
No.23924
>>23923>>23923Lu: I don't know why I should help you, after you changed me without my permission.
L: You agreed to upgrades. Your body is better now.
Lu: …If you can perform something like that so quickly, it shouldn't take you long.
Assassinations aren't hard. We just gotta shoot everyone there, then shoot the gonk we're after, and get out while shooting everyone else.
No.23925
>>23924Lime isn't wrong… you DID agree to upgrades.
Then to RebeccaWell, if we're okay with it, I'll accept the mission so we can get the details on it.
No.23926
>>23925Lu: …I asked for a Cyberdeck. If you're going to twist my words against me, you can forget my cooperation.
R: We gotta go in clean, or loud? What guns should I use?
No.23927
>>23926Before you keep complaining, why don't you actually give those upgrades a try?
Just like Rebecca, you got a lot more upgrades than you think.
If by then you still don't want them, then give them to Rebecca.
Then to rebeccaAll they said was no witnesses, I didn't get anymore details than that until I approve.
No.23929
>>23928Is it really such a big deal when all Lime did was make you lose a few pounds?
You look like someone who bothered to go to the gym to lose weight.
No.23930
>>23929Maybe I like the reward for my effort.
She frowned.R: Hey! I'll let you guys make me sexier any time. Maybe David would've chosen me instead of her if I had been more appealing.
…Rebecca, you have your own charms. But please don't make this about David.
R: Why not? We were both chooms with him, what's wrong with admitting I was jealous?
…This is getting awkward. Maybe I should go?
L: Neither of you have agreed to the contract yet. There is a job on the table. If you are done complaining and bickering, you should consider the opportunity at hand.
Lucy sighed, lighting a new cigarette.All right look, I'm grateful for the new cyberdeck. I'll help with your job. It should be easy to take out Tyger Claws even for just one of you. But is it possible to give me back my figure afterwards?
L: It would be incredibly painful. I would have to clone your body, modify it back to what it was, and transfer your consciousness between them. Creating and Destroying Matter is always difficult. There would be an empty shell of you leftover.
…That's kind of fucked up.
No.23934
>>23933Hold on…
She would say slowly getting upI'll get dressed first.
She would pic up the clothes she had discarded on the floor earlier and would begin getting dressedYou know… you just appeared out of nowhere.
No.23940
>>23939Huh…?
She'd clear her throat a little, as if testing her vocal chords.What did you do…?
No.23941
>>23940I healed your throat.
Healing Magic is pretty effective with these type of things.
Although… I'm not sure I can heal your body itself.
Maybe that missing eye though…
No.23942
>>23941My eye is gone, I don't think there's anything there to heal. But thank you.
She'd say, trying to look around the room.I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but… where am I?
No.23943
>>23942You're on my ship right now… Not sure where you came from exactly, but people sometimes wind up in this reality by accident.
Judging by your clothes… I'm not sure if your world was advanced enough to know about space travel yet.
Come on, I'll show you.
She would step near a thick metal doorIt would open automatically, allowing them to step outside of her room and into a long hallway full of doors No.23944
>>23943Space travel? That sounds fanciful. I wonder if I've fallen into another canvas.
She muttered that last part to herself, but would stand up to follow Linie.What is your name?
No.23946
>>23945My name is Alicia… but you can call me Maelle. Both names are technically valid.
She'd say, a little awkwardly.But as they reach the platform, she'd make an expression of surprised approval.An elevator? Those aren't very common. You must have a lot of money to have one on a ship.
No.23947
>>23946Nice to meet you Maelle.
Then on the elevator bitWell, the elevator is pretty common with ships like these.
Most of the ship itself cost a lot of Hel.
The door would finally open, leading them to a large dining area with a game and lounging sectionOver here.
She would lead them to the lounging area, where they could see a view of the outsideCurrently they were in space floating near the orbit of a world they were preparing to dock in No.23948
>>23947>>23947Merde… we really are in space!
She'd gasp, surprised by the view.I don't think I've ever seen a Canvas quite like this before.
No.23950
>>23949A whole world of creativity and magic, painted into being.
I wasn't sure at first, but without a doubt there's nothing quite like this in my home.
No.23952
>>23951Of course there is, I can just-
…
She begins to explain and then realizes there's no Chroma.…wait, there's no Chroma anywhere. If there were I could use it. That shouldn't be possible though. There's always… unless…
It begins to dawn on her.Putain! This… isn't a Canvas is it?
No.23953
>>23952Yeah… It's not a Canvas.
I'm pretty used to people from other worlds and their system of abilities.
Which reminds me… you should still be able to use your abilities if you have them… if you also had abilities inside of a canvas, you may be able to use them out here too.
Is there any way you could get chroma?
No.23955
>>23954It's worth a shot.
Would actual paint help?
I have some on this ship.
Unless chroma is your world's version of Mana.
No.23957
>>23956Well, we'll be landing on that world soon, so it can wait.
Mana is typically a type of energy that most beings have inside of them.
We can use it to cast spells, like what I did for you earlier.
Most worlds will typically use mana in one way or another, but sometimes we have worlds where mana is non existent and the people there use entirely different abilities.
In your case, it would be chroma.
No.23958
>>23957>>23957I see… That does sound similar. Chroma is a part of ourselves, and we bring worlds to life. My brother's canvas has a replica of a city called Lumiere where there's a lot of sentient people living there.
But time passes differently inside and out of the Canvas.
No.23959
>>23958That's an interesting power…
I can get why you'd be confused about being in a canvas then.
No.23960
>>23959I've never been in another world before that wasn't one.
She'd say, now more curious.It's a little exciting.
No.23961
>>23960You're taking this a lot better than I was expecting…
We'll also be able to fix the damage to your body on that world.
My healing magic wouldn't work on damage that healed over already.
Even the missing eye problem can be fixed down there too.
No.23963
>>23962Hmm… well, I'll have to teach you how to live in this kind of world then.
There's going to be a huge technology gap.
No.23965
>>23964Mannerism, clothes, how you speak too.
Definitely could be wrong, but I;m just assuming based on my own experiences.
No.23967
>>23966Maybe~
But I very rarely see those type of people~
There would be an announcement on the intercomA woman would be advising the crew that they will be entering the planet's orbit and landing soonAh, guess we'll be landing any minute now.
She would sit on the large couch, overseeing the windowCome on, have a seat.
She would grab a few sodas from the fridge and a few chocolate bars from the snack sectionHere, try some~
No.23969
>>23968Apple soda.
It's kind of like an apple juice, except it's fizzy and has a lot of sugar in it.
It's not exactly healthy, but it sure tastes good~!
Chocolates are also extremely good.
This is a type of milk chocolate.
No.23970
>>23969I know about chocolate. Milk chocolate was a wonderful invention.
She'd say, deciding to avoid the chocolate cavities. She'd pop open the soda and try it.…Mn~!
Merde, this is better than it sounded.
No.23971
>>23970I knew you'd like that.
She would hand her a small chocolate cubeHere, try this one.
It's relatively small, but it'll be one of the best chocolates you ever taste.
Sure she may have tasted milk chocolate, but this was highly processed! : DAlso Icy squares are to fucking die forThey melt in your mouth and are super soft and super sweet No.23972
>>23971Is it really that good? I guess I'll try one.
Maelle popped one into her mouth. She felt it begin to melt. The chocolate bleeding over her tongue.…! Mnn…!
She'd almost gasp, barely keeping her mouth closed as she chewed what she could and swallowed.That's unreasonably delicious!
No.23973
>>23972Welcome to the world of processed foods~
You'll find a lot more tasty foods like this one the ship, and on the world we'll be landing on.
No.23977
>>23976Well, we're about to land.
She doesn't mind if she doesn't elaborate. It's not like she knew what a parent was until finally having kidsSo her experiences are limited to herself and what Frieren tells her of her kidsHave a good look outside, you can see the city from up here now.
No.23979
>>23978As the ship continues to go down, eventually it would slow down and land in a large space portThe window would eventually no longer show the view of the outsideAlright, we're here.
Linie would get upIf you're that impressed by the sights, wait until you get the chance to walk in it.
No.23981
>>23980Off the two wentOnce they exit the ship, the girl would be greeted with the sights of a large port full of demons and other monsters roaming about and going about their businessFlashing monitors would be displaying various ads as well as others showing the schedule on flightsThe port alone would be as big as an entire city districtThis place is pretty busy…
I guess that's what happens when the world is a large hub and popular tourist destination for people.
No.23983
>>23982It can get like that when you're not used to it.
It's best to just do what you can when you can.
Like, we're going to be going to a netherworld hospital to fix you up.
So, there will be lots of things to see on the way there.
No.23985
>>23984That's typically what we call worlds ruled by demons.
The two would go through a security checkoutAfter a brief check the two would be allowed through, as Linie was here on guild businessYou'll find that in this era of technology, everything is pretty flashy, and usually made of metal, glass and other materials that look sleek and pretty.
No.23987
>>23279If you
were a person, I might even reward you like a little sister.
Hisui would say, smiling at her a little.But I don't think robots can enjoy candy.
No.23988
>>23986That's right.
Just about everyone on this world is a demon.
There will be a couple of angels here or there too.
Most hospitals in a netherworld are typically run by fallen angels.
No.23989
>>23988…I-I see.
She said, suddenly realizing why Linie had horns.She rubbed her arm nervously.Perhaps it's not a good idea after all to seek one of these clinics out.
No.23990
>>23987Give one to Uzi when she's behaving.
It'll be… funnier.
No.23991
>>23989Fallen angels are fallen angels because they committed the sin of healing demons as well as their own.
They're honor bound to heal any and all who step in their clinics.
No.23994
>>23992Sometimes it's better to play harmless little pranks for fun.
Sometimes, it's also just about enjoying yourself and doing things that aren't by the books or by the rules.
Right about now, a group of men would have entered the bar and would have begun stripping some of the girls on the dance floor and collaring them No.23995
>>23993Are you the religious type?
Most worlds have their different systems of religion.
A lot of it human worlds though.
No.23998
>>23996I'm a demon though.
We've been getting along haven't we?
No.23999
>>23997Maybe you need to let go more.
The robot would continue to smile<Giggle> I know that look… You want to join them like last time, don't you?
But at the same time, you want to stay professional.
My opinion is that you should have fun, if that's what you want to do~
No.24003
>>24001They would finally leave the space port and be greeted with the sight of a large cityIt was currently night time, so they would see the city in all its gloryHmm… we'll want to take a teleporter to the hospital.
She would say looking at a map from her phoneThere's teleporter really close to here that can take us there.
No.24005
>>24004Cyn would wave goodbye as the man smirksMan: Yeah, I can do that.
Man: Gonna put it on nice and tight!
He would put it on her and tighten it to the point where it would make breathing just a little hardMan: There, now head to the back you slut!
He would spank her ass hard enough to leave a mark No.24008
>>24006Basically, once you step into them, you appear in another place entirely.
It's a method of fast travel on worlds.
Saves a lot of time.
They would eventually come upon the teleporterSome people would step into it and disappear in a small flash of lightYou can set the destination to any other teleporter in the city,
There's one conveniently next to a netherworld hospital.
No.24010
>>24007Once she was there, she would be lined up with many other girlsThe men were slowly appraising themOne of the men would have noticed Hisui and would have moved towards herWell, it's you again.
Couldn't resist coming here, eh slut?
No.24011
>>24010…I'm a shameless slut after all.
She'd respond meekly.This is where I belong.
No.24012
>>24009Each of them would step through the teleporterIn a flash of light, she would then be in front of the hospitalThis is it~!
Convenient, huh?
No.24013
>>24012Mmn… I suppose so…
She'd say, holding her head as if the process made her dizzy. Particularly with a missing eye.So… how does this clinic work?
No.24014
>>24011Man: So you say… but I can't help but think you're just telling me that.
He would place a hand under her chin and tilt her head up to look in the eyesMan: You're a slut, ain't no denying that.
Man: But you're a slut who thinks she's in control.
No.24015
>>24013Well… I have premium service here due to my affiliation with a guild.
I pay one of the clerics there and they'll heal your injuries.
It's mainly surface damage, and their healing magic can be extremely powerful with enough money.
Once they step inside, Linie would speak to one of the clerics thereSoon after, a well endowed woman with shackles would approach herAh… so this is the one who has been injured by flames…
Quite a sad sight… Especially for one so young…
Her voice would be calm and gentle. There was something serene and dignified about how she carried herselfHer eyes, odd, also remained closed, but somehow she was able to see her perfectly fine No.24018
>>24016The man would grinMan: Lets make this interesting…
Man: You say you belong here, well lets see you prove it.
Man: This is your second visit.
Man: I know all the little sluts who come in here.
Man: From here on out, when you come to this bar, you strip naked at the entrance and put the collar on.
Of course… that was just for the second visit… who knows what else he may do if she keeps visitingAt the same time… that was kind of excitingEvery time you come here, the price goes up.
Sounds exciting, slut? Or are you all talk?
No.24019
>>24017Yes, of course.
It'll only take a moment…
She would place her hands on the girl's shouldersSuddenly a green light would eminate from the girl's body until it overtook her for a brief momentBut… in that moment, everything would feel serene and peaceful. Like her body was in the best state it had ever been. In fact, it would probably be the best she ever felt. No aches, no pains, no feeling sore, nothingThere, all done…
Suddenly, the girl would be able to see from her other eye again… it would also be perfectly adjusted for the light they were inHow are you feeling?
No.24021
>>24020Heh… tie her up.
The man would say, as the others begin to tie her up with bondage ropeWe're going to make this slut more honest.
No.24022
>>24019…! You really do work miracles here. I feel wonderful.
She'd say, running a hand over the formerly missing eye.I wonder if I can learn how to do that myself. I'd make Clea jealous for once.
No.24024
>>24022I can teach you healing magic.
She's really good at it because she's been spending millennia learning it.
The cleric would smileCleric: I wish you the best of luck in your studies of healing magic.
The cleric would fetch a small book and hand it to the girlCleric: Something to get your started and to read in your spare time.
No.24025
>>24024Thank you.
She'd smile.I'm going to remember this and repay this kindness one day.
No.24027
>>24025The cleric would smile and bow to them before then heading backShe had other people to take care of after allSo, how was your experience in a Netherworld Hospital.
Pretty good, right?
No.24030
>>24028Man: That's more like it~!
Man: Hang the slut up on the ceiling for a while and let her stew in that lust!
Man: Slut needs to learn to speak with her heart.
The men would hang her up from the ceiling, making sure the rope would dig into her crotch as well as she movesMan: We'll teach her how to be a proper slut!
No.24031
>>24029She'd nodYou're welcome.
If you want, I can give you a general tour of the place.
I don't know much about the city here, but I can explain some of the stores and more of the modern stuff.
No.24034
>>24032Man: You don't seem to understand, slut.
Man: We're in charge here.
Man: You're a slutty sow that showed up because she wanted to get pleasure.
Man: Ya don't know your place. You live to grant men pleasure with your bodies, not the other way around.
Man: Ya live for the sake of fulfilling that purpose, and doing that is what brings you joy and pleasure.
Soon after, another man would blindfold and gag her to shut her upShe would be forced to listen to everyone else have fun while she's left to stew in her ever growing lust No.24035
>>24033I guess that depends.
She'd lead her out of the hospitalI tend to work for the thieves guild, so a lot of missions aren't exactly very safe either.
Getting a job is obviously going to be something you need to get… but is this the type of thing you'd want to do?
No.24036
>>24035…I admit I'm not much of a thief. But you
are the first friendly face I've met here. It'd be a shame to go our separate ways after only just meeting.
No.24038
>>24036I'd feel pretty bad leaving you on a world like this too.
I'm not going to be on mission here for very long, so it wouldn't be enough time to get you used to this era of tech.
She'd nodAlright, if you're willing, I can show you how this type of work typically goes.
No.24043
>>24042Come on, I'll show you around.
I'll get you a cellphone too.
Linie would start walk, expecting the girl to follow No.24046
>>24045Oh yeah, that technology changed a lot over the years.
She would show her a small object in her hand and turn it on to show the screen for itThis is what phones are now.
Small, compact, you can use them anywhere to contact almost anyone around the universe that is in service range.
No.24047
>>24046>>24046Merde, this is like a canvas that moves all on its own!
She'd gasp, looking it over and touching it lightly.How did someone come up with things such as this?
No.24048
>>24047It's amazing what things can come up with over time, right?
The screen would react when she touches it, maybe the would have clicked a picture app, and it would show some lewd photosOh… don't mind those. I tend to take a few lewd photos before sending them to my husband.
It gets him into the mood pretty easily~
No.24049
>>24048S-Sorry!
She'd say immediately backing away from the device.Um… I can appreciate a healthy relationship I suppose.
No.24050
>>24049It's fine.
She would put the phone awayAnyway, you'll get a chance to mess around with yours once we get you one.
No.24052
>>24051A lot of things.
Browse the internet, watch videos, send messages to friends.
Although, some of this probably wouldn't make much sense to you until I show you when you get your own phone.
No.24053
>>24052Well, let's get to that then.
She'd say.The faster I get one, the faster you can show me.
No.24056
>>24055Some have better battery life, better camera for pictures, others have built in universal translators.
She would eventually pick something and bring it to the counterI think this one will serve you best.
It has a lot of helpful features, but none of it is useless bloat.
After a little bit of talking, she would have an account set up and a service ready for the phoneOnce activated she would hand it to the girlHere it is~!
I'll show you how to use it.
No.24058
>>24057Linie would show her how to turn it on with the buttons on the phone as well as how to use her fingers for sweeping motions, etcThe basics on how to use a phone, and then she'd explain a few of the basic apps on the phoneThat's how you use it.
I added my phone number in there as well, so you can call me whenever you need to.
No.24060
>>24059Once they exit the storeOne thing to keep in mind, is that you should always be careful around demons.
Some can be nice, but most demons are very prideful in one way or another.
Some look more human than others, while others are more monstrous.
But overall, a lot of demons won't mind doing awful things, since that's just the type of society we typically live in.
It's a society on strength and cunning.
No.24061
>>24060So my initial hesitation wasn't necessarily misplaced after all.
She'd frown, thinking about it.Gestrals are one thing, but an adventure with demons is beginning to sound daunting.
No.24062
>>24061That's just typical demons…
Then you have demon lords, and demon overlords and other horrific monsters out there in the universe.
Two Overlords duking it out could wipe out several planets or more if they really got heated.
No.24065
>>24064…I'm afraid the scale of such conflicts is beyond me. I doubt I'll even notice if they destroy planets so easily. I might be dead before I have time to register what they're doing.
She'd say, looking around.…Are places like this even safe from that?
No.24069
>>24068Keeping an eye on the news and listening to general conversation going around.
The internet will often have posts about politics in a given area.
The guild I'm from also gathers a lot of information on areas and that often takes into account the risk factor of a mission.
No.24071
>>24070It has a lot of uses.
Plus you get to travel a lot.
No.24072
>>24071Well, you
are the only friend I have. Are there any requirements for joining your guild?
No.24073
>>24072Skills that would help you at the job.
Stealth, an ability to gather information, strength.
You don't need all of that, but even being a strong fighter is a must.
Unique abilities also fit into it.
No.24074
>>24073I
do have fighting experience, but i don't think it compares to planetary destruction.
No.24075
>>24074Yeah, the guild isn't exactly looking for you to be that strong…
I wouldn't worry about that.
No.24078
>>24077I technically have a few years under my belt with a rapier.
She'd say, looking around skeptically.Should I show you here?
No.24079
>>24078Lets do that elsewhere.
I have a simulation room on the ship that we could use.
Or we could just wander out of the city for a sparing match.
No.24084
>>24083>>24083I will, thank you.
Once they find where they need to go, Maelle would pick a very specific set of basic paints.…This will do.
No.24087
>>24086It would have been spotted by someoneThey would have gone to explore the wreck, but seemed to be disappointedAwww… I thought it would be some super cool space rock.
She'd shrugWell, better check to see if anyone needs help.
She'd look around to see if there was anyone in that wreckage that needed help No.24089
>>24085>>24085I'm not sure destruction is in the cards exactly, but I'll do my best.
She'd prepare the paint pallet. It would begin glowing with a golden hue as she turned the entire thing into a thin blade, now wielding a Rapier.So I can still paint like this after all. I wonder what else I can do with it.She'd smile awkwardly.This is going to be more of an experiment than I'd like to admit.
No.24090
>>24088Oh, it's a girl!
Hold on, lets get you out of there.
Phos would try to get to the girl and pull her out of that wreck, provided nothing is stopping her from doing so… She wasn't opposed to breaking things if she needed to either No.24091
>>24089Well, attack me with whatever you got.
I'll just dodge where appropriate.
No.24093
>>24092Oh…
She ponders for a secondWell, when life throws you complications, just use magic!
With some quick use of blue mana, she would cast a spell that would seem the auto translate for them both waysSorry, can you repeat that?
No.24096
>>24093There's some static, like this isn't working very well… but after a moment, it'll cut through.… lator isn't working. I just need to… Hmm?
The girl blinks. She notices what just happened.Oh. That's an interesting ability.
The alien casually smiles at the girl."Hello! Thank you for helping me out of the wreckage."
No.24098
>>24096No problem~!
You were talking about a translator just a bit ago?
She was able to pick that up from the sentence at least No.24099
>>24097Well, feel free to keep going.
I have time for anything you might want to test.
No.24100
>>24098That is right. It seems to be malfunctioning. I needed to repair it if we were going to meaningfully communicate, and if I were to learn your language.
… or, so I thought.
That does not seem to be an issue for the moment, it seems.
She seems happy about that.It's unclear what the translator even is, given she isn't physically holding the device.I am an Azure, series VR-5XY unit number Zero. You may call me by Zero as a name. If I may ask, is this first contact between my kind and those who live on this planet?
No.24101
>>24100Well, I guess you could say that.
I've been living here for a thousand years at least~!
I'm phos, nice to meet you Zero!
I'm the cutest rock you will ever meet on this planet!
No.24103
>>24101You have? Interesting…
She seems surprised by that, but not shocked.It's nice to meet you too, Phos! Rock… I have some knowledge on mineral-based lifeforms.
They tend to look considerably less human-like, from what I know.
Speaking of… I was expected to make contact with humans when my vessel eventually landed. Do they still exist on this planet?
No.24104
>>24103They went extinct, then humans and other races from other worlds started inhabiting this place.
The original humans though are all dead.
No.24106
>>24105Linie would continue weave around the attacks with relative easeYou got stronger…
Does it have something to do with your stance?
No.24112
>>24111No, that's enough.
Even from the start I could see that you had potential.
You should be able to fight demons without too much trouble.
No.24113
>>24104Ah…
The alien seems genuinely sad hearing about the extinction of the original humans. Her shoulders visibly slump.I see… I have a few questions, if that is alright.
Were you alive when the planet was repopulated? Furthermore, were you alive when the original humans went extinct?
Was this planet repopulated through space colonization efforts?
The alien seems curious enough.The flames around the wreckage are dying down. Despite it being some sort of alien space craft, there is little else but heaps of light blue metal and shattered crystal. There does not seem to be much in terms of salvageable technology.Was this just some kind of an escape pod, maybe?While they chat, Zero is going to take a few steps outside of the wreckage and pick up a random rock off the ground.… She puts it in her mouth, bites down on it, and just… chews through it as if it were a peach. chew, chew, swallow.She just ate a rock. No.24115
>>24113I was alive before the planet was repopulated, and I was around during the repopulation.
I was not around in my current state before humanity was wiped out though.
It was repopulated through space colonization efforts.
Also the planet itself had to be repaired after multiple meteor impacts.
Oh wow… you like to eat rocks…?
Noticing this she looks on curiouslyDoes it actually taste good?
No.24116
>>24114Yeah, that's fine.
Almost no one in my crew can do that anyway.
No.24118
>>24117If you train enough, anything is possible.
My husband is human after all, and he can destroy entire mountains with just the swing of his axe.
No.24119
>>24115They have been gone for quite some time, then.
The girl nods.I see. I would like to know more about the history of this place later… which will involve your own history, incidentally.
For the time being however, I think I should prioritize what I am going to do from this point forward.
At mention of eating rocks and their tastiness, Zero smiles.Rocks, among many other inorganic forms of matter.
This specific mineral is basically flavorless, but the texture is nice. I can feel it dissolve in my mouth, run down my throat, and evaporate into energy.
She looks over the wreckage of the vessel she crashed in.I wonder if I should eating the remnants of my pod or not…
Do you think there is any harm in leaving behind Azurian Alloy?
No.24120
>>24119Well… there's definitely going to be scavengers picking at it later.
If you think you should get rid of it, then you probably should.
The black market would love to get their hands on exotic stuff… how useful it is depends on what it can do I guessAlthough, if you want some food that actually tastes good, I can get you something right now~!
No.24121
>>24120What civilization level is this planet?
A pause.Hmm…
The girl shakes her head.I will play it safe and consume everything. I should only need a short while to do so.
After that, I would be happy to share a proper meal with you, Phos.
The alien girl begins consuming the wreckage.Imagine a human eating a thin wall made from cotton candy. That's sort of what it looks like.She just bites through it. She doesn't seem to get full or slow down whatsoever.Pieces of wreckage that shouldn't fit in her mouth are easily shoved in, just… evaporating down her throat.If Phos has the patience to just stand and watch, she'll see Zero consume the entire thing in about half an hour. No.24122
>>24121Well… I guess that depends on your idea of classification.
Planet destroying tech is pretty common here for once.
Actually, the people on the planet are way more dangerous than the tech.
She didn't mind waiting and making conversation while she eats No.24123
>>24122Planet destroying…? That is concerning.
Were this a primitive planet, it would not matter, but…
She blinks a bit.The individuals here are even more dangerous? Are there physical gods on this planet?
More and more blue metal goes down her throat. No.24124
>>24123Gods, demon lords, demon overlords, Machine gods, crazy AI eldritch gods… Although that last one is a new one.
Some of them are capable of destroying an entire universe in their little rumbles!
Phos says this without a care in the world, almost like she's accepted that a long time ago… Or something was just not right in Phos's head… who knows?Hasn't happened yet though~!
No.24125
>>24124". . . . . ."
A pause."… Really?"
No.24126
>>24125Yup~!
The golden rule is to just not piss anyone powerful off.
You'll know right away, trust me!
Most people aren't very subtle about their power.
No.24128
>>24126"I see…"
The ayylmaoian pauses for a moments as she continues consuming the remains of her ship."… I wonder. Was I intended for this specific planet, or did I end up here by accident?"
"Perhaps my creators intend me to be a witness."
No.24131
>>24128Wouldn't surprise me if you did wind up here by accident.
Happens to a lot of people.
This place is a weird nexus that pulls people from different universes, times and places.
The phenomenon used to occur in a different universe, but somehow started happening here now too.
No.24132
>>24131I believe humans refer to this as a slider phenomena.
I am familiar with the concept, at the very least.
The alien is going to shove the last chunk of wreckage in her mouth and swallow.… All cleaned up!
No.24133
>>24130Well, I can see you doing pretty well in our crew.
So lets head back.
I'll send an application for the guild.
No.24137
>>24132>>24135…
The customers looked rather confused. At least two people scurried away, panicking about their sudden displacement. One was content just getting a cup of ice cream.Antarc blinked, looking around to see if anyone else is coming.…Hello, Phos. And… your new friend, I'm assuming?
He didn't sound very bothered. He used to get annoyed, but this was a regular occurrence. He had accepted his fate as Ice Cream on Demand while he was working.Whatever and Whenever, Phos had access to summon his truck.He'd slowly blink.What flavor am I getting you?
No.24138
>>24135>>24137The alien blinks as the ice cream truck appears. She… does not know what an ice cream truck is.Nor does she know what ice cream is.She is also confused as to how it just warped in with several people.…?
Her head visibly tilts to the side.'Logically, Phos must have done that. Hmm…'She'll approach the truck and look up at Antarc, giving him a smile.Hello. My name is Zero. I am an extraterrestrial that landed on your planet a short bit ago.
I am unfamiliar with ice cream and do not know what flavors it commonly comes in.
If it is no trouble, will you please give choose for me?
No.24139
>>24138>>24137I'll have Phosberry!
She would say without any hesitationShe ate a space ship and a bunch of rocks!
So I thought I'd show her what real food tastes like~!
This rock always has ice cream on the brain… or maybe she just likes spending time with antarc No.24142
>>24136>>24136…The tech. Right.
She understood what Linie meant, but she was still overwhelmed by the drastic change in culture.It's still just so bizarre to me that this
isn't what I thought it was. I'll stay here for now while I figure out what this… cellphone, is capable of.
No.24144
>>24142Yeah, take as much time as you need.
We'll be here for a few days at the least.
Feel free to watch TV too.
There's a lot of good shows.
She would point to the deviceYou can turn it on with the remote here.
She wuld hold it up and show her the power button along with how to switch channels and change the volume No.24146
>>24143>>24145Zero is going to just… cram the entire thing into her mouth, paper bowl and plastic spoon included.Her cheeks stretch as it gets compressed inside of her mouth, then… goes down in one big gulp down her throat."… What a sweet and complex flavor. I really enjoyed consuming this."
"Thank you very much."
No.24147
>>24145>>24146I'm always a good girl though~!
No… No she's not, lolAnd then she saw the girl shove everything in her mouthThat's brain freeze just waiting to happen…
Well, at least nothing is going to wasteGlad you liked it though~
She would grab a spoon full of ice cream and eat itMmm~ You make the best Ice Cream Antarc~!
No.24148
>>24146>>24147You're welcome. And of course I do.
He'd say, folding his arms and leaning through the window.So is there anything else I can do for you two tonight?
No.24150
>>24149If you eat it too fast, yeah.
At least for most normal people.
>>24148Yeah, one more thing~
She would lean in too and give him a peck on the lipsI'll see you later tonight, okay~?
No.24151
>>24149>>24150Heh, all right. I'll be waiting for you.
He'd say, getting ready to drive off.I'm gonna get back to work for now.
He'd say, not really caring that he was teleported somewhere random. At this point, he was willing to just sell ice cream wherever he found himself.He'd get back to the driver's seat and leave the two where they were. No.24153
>>24152Yeah, there's a whole process behind it.
Depending on what you're watching, a lot more work too.
No.24155
>>24151Bye~!
See you tonight~!
She would wave as he drives off>>24154Want me to warp us to town~?
It'll be better than walking there.
No.24156
>>24155I would appreciate that, Phos.
"Thank you for the ice cream… and for pulling me out of the wreckage."
I like you, Phos, and I hope we can be friends.
Her words are very innocent and sincere sounding.Truth is that the ice cream was the first meal she had ever had with someone.She hadn't said this explicitly, but she was essentially born when she woke up. No.24158
>>24157Sure… Don't hesitate to call me if you need help with anything.
I'm going to meet up with the rest of the crew to discuss mission details.
I'll come see you later.
No.24160
>>24159It can be if you're not used to how things work here.
But that will come in time.
I'll teach you everything there is to know about demons and netherworlds.
No.24166
>>24165"Ah…"
The elf will go and look at the cute girl."Well I can't help it. I've been doing a lot of training lately and I'm about to be put to the test."
No.24167
>>24164Linie would have a look at itLooks like game app.
You can install games from the shop and play them.
Some are nice, but others are riddled with ads and they try to get you to pay for advantages.
No.24168
>>24166I can tell… You got a lot stronger.
Your level is much stronger than when you first got on this ship.
I'm sure you'll do fine down there.
The girl would smilePlus, I'll be down there to help you too!
No.24169
>>24167Sounds intrusive.
She'd frown.I've never bought a toy that tried to get me to buy more toys. Unless you count my brother's train sets.
No.24171
>>24169Yeah… as time goes on, we get better games and things to entertain us, but greed goes up too.
Companies who make things try to find new ways to make more money and suck their customer's wallets dry.
I don't bother with stuff like that.
Older and more classical games are typically better a lot of the time over what most companies will make these days.
Although, not all of them are bad or like that either.
No.24172
>>24170Yup!
Although, I thought the hat would have tipped you off.
It's me Apricot!
Well… the me before I got messed up and corrupted by Sulphur anyway.
No.24173
>>24172"…Eh?"
The elf will stare at Apricot.*She's shocked!
Shocked, I say!"…I don't think I ever remember you with a hat, just as a slime."
Of course, between getting violated by Apricot and the intense training, she might not have even noticed the hat. No.24175
>>24174You gave up pretty quick…
Why not just use these for what they're meant for and just leave it at that for now.
You memorized how to use for communication and most of the useful features like universal language translator and map functions?
No.24176
>>24175I wouldn't say I've
memorized them, but I understand how they work at least.
No.24177
>>24176Linie would nodThat's fine…
I've sent your application off to the guild, so we should be hearing back from them soon.
Until then though, I was thinking of helping you train to get stronger.
How about it?
Are you up for it?
No.24178
>>24177Stronger in what way?
She'd ask curiously.I'm afraid my skill might have a smaller ceiling compared to all the demons around me.
No.24179
>>24178Well, that's just because you've never been exposed to this type of environment before and the type of training we do.
Also… no one is expecting you to match an overlord.
You just need a different perspective on training.
Come on, I'll show you.
She'd guide the girl to a room on the shipThere would be a console at the center of it, and nothing more No.24180
>>24179Maelle followed her, looking around the room with interest.Am I to play games on an app here to get stronger?
She'd joke, looking the console over.Or does this one domesthing else?
No.24181
>>24180Yeah, you could say it takes us to an entirely different world.
She would press a few buttons and suddenly the machine would come to lifeThe environment around them would seem to peel away revealing a large open field in the countryside with mountains far away in the distanceA nice picturesque viewWe can train here without any fear of causing damages.
No.24182
>>24181So it's like a…
She'd start and t hen the environment changed rapidly around them.…canvas…
She sounded stunned. No.24183
>>24182I guess it would be like that, yeah.
Science has come a long way over the millenia.
No.24185
>>24184Lets see what you can do first.
Show me your most destructive attacks, don't be afraid of doing damage to the landscape.
I want to see how you draw out power first.
No.24186
>>24185Maelle would nod, and take an offensive stance.…If you say.
She'd say, summoning her blade once more.I apologize in advance if I break anything I'm not supposed to.
No.24187
>>24186Don't worry, you won't damage anything here worse than me.
Have fun.
No.24189
>>24188The attack would succeed in hitting her, however she would seem to be relatively unharmedThat's pretty good.
Is fire your main element when fighting?
No.24190
>>24189I synergize well with flames.
She'd admit.I usually change my stances around the flames I invoke, or if I have a talented Ally, I'll take advantage of their attacks. So long as I am a Virtuoso, I'm at my best.
No.24191
>>24190Well… based on what I can see…
I'd like to believe you have mana in your body… or at least, a source of energy that is allowing you to use all of these abilities of yours.
Which I believe should be your area of focus.
No.24193
>>24192Right… so for my end, let me show you what I can do with my mana.
Instead of using it to cast a spell.
She would materialize a large sword in her handI'm going to channel it into this weapon.
I'm going to use it to extend it outwards from my weapon to further extend it and deal destructive damage.
Her body would begin to glow as her mana begins to circulate into the weapon No.24196
>>24195…W-What…?
Maelle blinked, watching this with awe. After the dust clears, she would look dumbfounded at Linie.I've seen some impressive abilities, but never one that could literally cleave a world in twain.
No.24197
>>24196I wasn't able to do that at first, but I've been training a lot and I've been in a lot of battles.
It's about training to strengthen your mana, similar to how you would train your body.
No.24200
>>24173Oh… Well, I only had it for a short time when we were on the ship.
I also look a lot smaller like this too.
No.24202
>>24199>>24199Putain, I thought for sure that would break through.
She frowned for a moment, then smirked.…Though I suppose I could try something different. Knowing you have something protecting you, i have a method of dealing with that as well. But I'd rather not accidentally hurt you trying it.
Or myself.
No.24203
>>24201W-Well, lets go then!
She would step towards the TeleporterI'll give the rest of the details once we're on the ground.
No.24204
>>24202That was still a pretty good showing.
Although, we're here so you can fire attacks at the environment and not just me.
No.24207
>>24205https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hla6sAJ7lQsOnce they would arrive, Apricot would take a deep breath and nod to herself, as if psyching herself upThey would be in a desolate and barren plain in the middle of nowhereIt was just a bit little way's away from the ruinsAlright!
The girl would raise her hand in the air and buildings would seem to fall from the air, created by the girl's manaThey would smash into the ground, but still be perfectly intactShops, a hospital, multiple facilities as well as a gateway to commence the offensiveOut of the buildings multiple demons would come pouring out and getting to work on fortifying the locationThere, now we just leave it to my vassals to get everything ready.
No.24208
>>24206Just a question.
These attacks, do they tire you after you use them enough times?
No.24210
>>24209Can you try and use your strongest attacks on the terrain as many times as you can?
I'm interested to see if you'll get tired doing it.
No.24212
>>24211Apricot would then approach the elfYou'll no doubt make a lot of money in the coming battles.
So be sure to spend it when you can on new equipment at the shops.
The place is run by Rosen Queen, and they have a special system where you'll get better stuff the more you purchase from them.
I'll also help fund the forces with better equipment too.
No.24216
>>24214Don't hesitate to rely on the thieves too.
They're all part of the guild that Linie's from, but they can also steal things our enemies are using that you might like or want.
If it's valuable, you can even sell it for money and buy even better things.
No.24218
>>24217Yup…
Whoever sent them really wants that artifact, so they paid for a lot of people to show up here.
No.24220
>>24219Probably not, but even if you told them, they wouldn't listen or believe you.
Demons are pretty stubborn that way.
No.24222
>>24221Oh… Yeah, that's a possibility too.
But I'm ready for that kind of inevitability.
I talked a bit more with Pram, and I also contacted a friend of mine to come.
Although, they'll only get to come later.
No.24224
>>24223Yup!
She's also a resident from this world… Although from a different timeline.
She's a human who's stronger than most overlords in this universe.
She was able to beat sulphur when she was 13.
No.24226
>>24225Hopefully she'll get here on time.
Her situation was really weird…
No.24227
>>24226"Hopefully."
The elf will let out a sigh."So when does everything start? I'm getting tired of waiting."
The more she waits, the more nervous she's going to get.She's never been a part of a large pitched battle. No.24229
>>24228Good… having a limit at all is reassuring.
It means that you can grow this power by constantly training with it.
No.24230
>>24229Merde I hope you're right.
She'd sigh.…I'm not as good as my sister. She'd probably scare you with her own potential.
No.24231
>>24230Well, your sister isn't here, so you're the one I'll be focusing on.
I'll make you strong.
No.24233
>>24232We understand that this chrome you use can be depleated.
After enough use, you'll tie out like Ki, mana and other types of energy.
Which means it's more a matter of raising that limit through diligent practice.
If the key to becoming a better and stronger painter is to raise your chroma, then you'll be the best when I'm done with you.
No.24234
>>24233Maybe then, Maman will
actually be proud of me then.
She'd sigh, almost lamenting the prospect.To think I once wanted to be a poet. No.24235
>>24234That doesn't sound like a bad thing to practice in your spare time too.
If you like it, then you should do it.
No.24236
>>24235I'll focus on my strength for now.
She sighed.I have a feeling I'll need to catch up.
No.24237
>>24236Alright.
Just be warned that my training will be brutal.
You'll get results pretty quick though.
Of course, being in an expedition, she would have been part of a military for training, so she's probably used to brutal training anyway No.24239
>>24238I don't know yet.
I have a regiment for strength building and mana, and I have an idea of what to do with chroma, but the exercises with mana won't all apply for chroma.
So I'll have to adapt a training specifically for you.
No.24241
>>24240Then your options multiply considerably, especially in the variety of things you can do.
I'd be able to teach you multiple magic spells like that barrier I cast earlier.
No.24243
>>24242Alright, I'll get a book on magic from my room for you to read then.
Until then, I'll run you through a few physical training drills.
No.24249
>>24247Just normal warrior training.
We'll be doing this type of training every day while also working on increasing your chroma… or Mana if that ends up being the case.
No.24250
>>24247It's just a few more hours… don't worry.
Once you get into a battle or two, the butterflies will go away.
No.24251
>>23840Loona's instincts are, as always, spot on. Of course, having a built-in distraction is always handy. You never know when you might need to completely derail his chain of thought.The next couple are… well. I don't have much in the way of hope. I've grown a couple flowers with the same chemical markers their scent trail would carry. I think maybe a high vantage point, and then try and pick up anything similar to the flowers I've curated. If there's any trail left in the reality, it will probably be faint. It might be old. Honestly, from here on out, I'm not convinced they are still on the reality.
He produces a flower inside of a stoppered bottle.Valore Ascerbi. Dragon. I am almost positive she's far away from this reality. But
No.24253
>>24251She'd take the flowers, giving them a little sniff.…A dragon? Really? I suppose I can
try.She'd say, rubbing her own chin doubtfully.Do you have a back-up in case I can't?
No.24254
>>24250"Right…"
"I just hope I'm strong enough now to actually help.""…I still have to get you back for what you did to me. Later, though. This is more important."
No.24255
>>24252Sure…
She would lift her up and princess carry herHow's that.
The demon would smile a bit, assuming she didn't mean it that way, but she was doing it to tease her No.24256
>>24253I… don't.
Lupul says with a shake of his head. There's a sort of melancholy about Lupul as he speaks. Something Loona wouldn't have seen in him before. Lupul isn't one to get sad, or depressed. But there is an air of… regret. A bitter hope, like a dried flower.I grew these from gene-memory. I don't have anything that belonged to them. I don't have much hope that they're around, but if they are, I would owe it to them to make sure they're okay. So if you can pick up something, that would be great. But if not, then I just have to hope that they… got the ending they wanted, wherever they drifted off to.
He takes a deep breath, leans back, and exhales like a deflating tire.Kind of the problem with infinity, yeah? These things can be infinitesimal needles in cosmic haystacks.
No.24261
>>24258Well, when you're nice and ready, just wake me up.
Aside from this, I spend most of my time sleeping.
No.24262
>>24259I didn't realize your older brother would carry you around all over the place~
What was he like?
No.24263
>>24262Verso was very kind, very smart, and very creative. He was the best older brother I could ever ask for…
She'd say, looking away as Linie carried her.Before he died, He looked after me a lot. He really enjoyed playing the Piano.
No.24264
>>24263A musician too, huh?
I guess Painting would run in the family too.
No.24266
>>24264He only ever painted
one canvas…
She'd sigh, trailing off, as if being flooded with different memories.…I'm sorry, I… I don't really want to talk about all of that right now. But thank you for being so kind to me.
She'd offer a smile to her.Despite being a demon, Linie's surprisingly warm and kind. She'd make a better sister than Clea. No.24267
>>24265Alright, lets meet back here in an hour
She would look to everyone's work.I think everyone will be ready by then.
It can be by the gate.
No.24268
>>24266Alright, we can drop it.
Eventually the two would arrive at her roomThe door would automatically open, revealing a nice but plain room.The girl would have to decorate it to her tastesThis is it.
No.24270
>>24260Lupul blinks, then shakes his head like clearing his ears of water. He sits up, like he was snapping awake from a nap.Huh? Oh, heheh. Sorry. Got a bit wistful there. Look, when you're as old as I am, you ah… you lose friends. Like, sometimes they die, but sometimes you just… lose track of them, you know? The multiverse is infinite, and you never know where someone might drift off to.
He stands up, stretching out his arms and arcing his back.But it's okay, because there's always new friends to be made, you know?
He offers her a smile. It isn't forced, Lupul just seems to be really glad to be with her in the moment.Like sexy hellhounds that say mean things to you sometimes, heheheh.
No.24271
>>24270You put your dick in me
one time and you keep making remarks like that.
She'd roll her eyes and begin looking for her clothes.…I'm gonna go look for your friend. If I can use this flower to pinpoint their last known location, it shouldn't be hard- and by the way, you should make those more often.
Having a focus for my portals
definitely helps cut down the search time.
She'd say, as she started to get dressed- briefly dropping her robes in front of Lupul.I bet he fucked that Dragon, too. No.24272
>>24269Take a nice hot bath too when you can.
It'll help with those sore muscles.
She would set her down gently on the bed No.24274
>>24273Well, count yourself lucky that I'm not Eisen~!
I heard he was even rougher on my Husband when he trained him~
Do you think you'll be able to move enough to read a book on magic~?
The demon would smile teasingly No.24275
>>24274Um…? Yes, probably…?
She blinked, and propped herself up with a wince.Which one should I start on? That fallen angel gave me one before as well.
No.24276
>>24271He gives a sly, lingering chuckle.My dear, I thought you were sexy long before that. Fucking you just confirmed a personal hypothesis of mine:
You're beautiful when you orgasm~
He holds his smirk as she looks for her clothes.Thank you, my dear. I'll keep that in mind. Making the flowers takes a bit of time, and a lot of focus. I have to parse the gene memories for the last time I smelled their chemical markers and replicate them from memory. So it's an intensive process, but if it helps, then I will most certainly endeavor to make more of them. Happy to make your job easier where I can, heh.
His train of thought trails off as she drops her robe in front of him. She holds his full attention as she moves to start getting dressed. Seems like Loona reall was capable of completely derailing his thought train. A handy capability to have in her back pocket! No.24278
>>24275That book from that fallen angel sounds like a good idea.
You could heal yourself after most training sesions.
No.24279
>>24278I'll start with that, then.
She'd take a deep breath.…Am I allowed to rest first?
No.24280
>>24279The demon would nodGo ahead.
You earned it.
No.24282
>>24281Enjoy your rest.
She would say as she heads for the doorI'll see your in the morning to continue training.
No.24287
>>24286>>24286…I'm fine. But… you might want to sit down.
She'd mutter, before turning her head away from him entirely.Your friend is dead. There's really not much left. There was a building where a guild used to be, but a lot of that area is basically abandoned. Something
bad happened. But there wasn't anyone around for me to ask any questions to… I only found uh… the remains.
She'd say it relatively quickly, as if wanting to get it over with.He's gonna be depressed, I just know it. I was so hoping this job would be easier. I'm gonna turn around and he's gonna be sad now. No.24288
>>24287Lupul closes his eyes, and takes a deep, slow breath. He gives a single nod, and opens his eyes again.The Corrupted Rainy Sky Guild. Probably moved on. Dead, though? That comes as… a surprise. Not in, like, I'm surprised someone would want to kill her. More in the vein that someone could.
He speaks… pretty normally. Lupul knew that these were possible outcomes, and while there's a part of him that's sad about his friend's demise, it was simply fate. He couldn't stop it, and it had happened so long ago that it was but impossible to parse out exactly what happened. He accepted this, but he didn't let it drag him down into sorrowful wallowing. He even ventures a smile to Loona, even if it's not as wide as it usually is.I'm glad you're okay. Valore was… also a very deadly woman and a very capable mind.
He takes another breath, and sits down on the couch.Still, if it's all the same to you, I think that will be the only hunt for now. The best way to handle bad news is to not eat too much of it in one go, heheh. And I think I'm full up on bad news for now.
No.24290
>>23930Great, with that decided, I'll reply back saying that we accept the mission.
We'll need the rest of the details after all.
Then to LucyIt'll be a good chance to try out your new specs too.
I'm confident you'll love all the new features you were given.
No.24291
>>24290…
Lucy stared at her.I'll be the judge of that.
No.24295
>>24294R: Greeeaat. Well, there's certainly ways to get it done, but making sure only
one guy dies?
L: Difficult, but not impossible. We could do an infiltration mission to get close… but if he spends time on the rooftop, we could try to get a vantage point.
Lime would nod.Both are excellent ideas. Exia, what approach would you take? Do you have an alternative as well?
No.24296
>>24295Depending on what's in the building, we could also hack the equipment from afar and assassinate him that way.
If his floor is defended by turrets for example, we could get him killed that way.
If that doesn't work, then getting a good vantage point like what Lucy mentioned would be my go to approach.
No.24297
>>24296Diagrams of the building's internal blueprints suggest multiple ceiling mounted turrets throughout the facility, however the turrets on the top floor only activate when an emergency is detected. It's an installation from Trauma-Team, guarded by tons of ICE.
The cameras, however, would be easy to hack into without being noticed.
I will create a vantage point if you prefer that method.
Lime would explain.A mission this easy is unworthy of this crew's talents.
No.24298
>>24297Yeah, lets do that.
A quick shot from afar should be fine enough.
Exia wasn't picky about the methods, and if she was going to hack into something, she'd rather hack into trauma team's servers itself than some turrets No.24299
>>24298Affirmative.
Lime said, nodding as she began to show them diagrams of what she had in mind.A literal platform floating in the air above the City Center in Corpo Plaza near the Giant Holographic Koi fish.This is our best line of sight.
No.24300
>>24156Of course we can be friends!
Phos would clap her hands and space would bend around them until they were somehow in the cityI also make sure to look after my friends when they're visiting this world~!
No.24302
>>24301Pretty isn't it?
It took a lot to get it to this point after everything that happened to this world.
No.24303
>>24302The extinction event, right?
Zero nods."I can imagine.
No.24304
>>24303Yeah, that's right.
There are a few native species left on this world that are still intelligent.
There's gem people like me… although not many of us are left, and there are the amirabilis who live underwater.
She does not mention the Lunarians, since they're undergoing torture until Phos is satisfied No.24306
>>24305Yeah, they're a species of life that mainly live underwater.
They have a huge civilization down in the oceans.
Food was a concern for them for a while, but the repopulation efforts introduced nice life and food for them as well.
No.24307
>>24306I see.
The alien nods, smiling.The nice ice cream person was a gem person as well, correct?
No.24308
>>24307That's right.
Most of us tend to be comprised of different minerals.
I might not not look like it, but I'm not just composed of phosphophyllite. I'm also composed of Gold, platinum, Lapis Lazuli, agate, and synthetic pearl.
I have an outer layer that's composed of phosphophyllite to keep me looking like my original self.
I'm a bit of a oddity amongst other gems, since they tend to only be composed of one type of gem or alloy.
No.24309
>>24308Interesting…
Zero nods.… Forgive me if I am out of line for asking for this, but may I have a small sample of your hair to try?
If it would not harm you, I mean.
Zero wants to eat it. No.24310
>>24309Do you only need the mineral?
If that's all, I can get you some of it without taking a piece of myself out.
No.24311
>>24310I was curious what your hair might taste like, because you mentioned being comprised of so many different types of matter.
Zero softly frowns.… This was rude of me to ask, wasn't it. I am sorry.
No.24312
>>24311It's alright~
Well, I'll grab you some phosphophyllite later.
It shouldn't be hard to find.
No.24313
>>24312Thank you, Phos.
Zero says cheerfully.Now that we're in the city…
Mm. What now? Should I go find a place to live?
Zero doesn't want to make Phos babysitter her, but is happy to hang out more. No.24314
>>24313You can get a place assigned to you through the government.
There's an initiative set up to help people who end up on this world.
Usually through accidental means, such as being pulled from other worlds and timelines.
But… you crashing on this world should be technical enough to count.
No.24316
>>24315I'm coming.
It'll be easier that way.
Plus, I don't want you to get in trouble while in this city.
It looks nice, but there are all sorts of shady people too.
No.24318
>>24317Off the two would go into the townPhos would introduce her to a few mode of transportation along the way, including teleporters that were set up in specific areas of the cityAlthough, for this time, they'd take a bus to to where they needed to goThey would find themselves in front of a large building bustling with activity as people walk in and out during some of the busiest hours of the dayThis is it… today sure is busy though.
Guess a lot more people moved to this world since that clash between overlords a few galaxies away from here.
No.24319
>>24318The alien has fun on the bus ride!Zero stands besides the rock girl. She is watching people very curiously, a look of excitement on her face."I am excited to have a place assigned to me. … What sort of domiciles are assigned to residents?"
A pause."What exactly is an overlord, Phos?"
No.24320
>>24319A demon who has attained a great amount of power.
They're very powerful, capable of easily destroying planets and stars.
However, the really strong ones can destroy entire universes effortlessly.
No.24322
>>24321As long as you talk to them normally, most of them are okay to be around.
Just don't give them a reason to poke too much into your business.
If you meet one, try your best to just have a normal conversation.
Trying to run away or breaking away from conversation with them or powerful beings only tends to make it worse and draw even more attention to yourself.
No.24323
>>24322That makes sense. I'll keep your advice in mind, Phos. Thank you.
Zero nods her head.Let's head inside so I can register as a resident.
No.24327
>>24325It looks great~!
She would look at the ID and smileCongratulations on your ID!
You'll need that for all sorts of things in town, so be sure it doesn't get damaged and that you don't lose it.
No.24328
>>24327The alien nods her head.I will take very good care of it. I suppose I am now a citizen of this city…
Hmm… What will I do next…
No.24329
>>24326>>24326Do you want a smoke?
Loona would ask, offering him a cigarette.I don't know if you smoke, but… y'know, it sometimes helps with the stress.
No.24330
>>24328Well, what do you want to do?
Is there anything you've always wanted to see?
If not, why not just take a tour of the city first and maybe you'll get a better idea of what to do next?
No.24331
>>24329I would love one,
He says, walking over and taking the offered smoke. He sits down next to Loona, and sparks up.Normally chemicals don't have a chance on working on me, but I think opening up some chemical channels for the sake of enjoyment shouldn't be too much of a hassle, heh.
No.24333
>>24331…Talking about it like that is really weird.
She'd say, sitting down and… letting her tail rest across his lap.Are you sure you don't want me to hunt someone else down?
No.24334
>>24333What can I say, my dear Loon, I'm w-
His sentence is arrested mid-word as Loona's tail just so happens to ever so innocently come to rest across his lap. He looks down, cigarette in hand, at the pristine fluffiness.I-
Ah.
His spare hand tentatively reaches out, petting down the length of her tail, his eyes fixated.I'm good.
Think I must just… stay in for the night, you know?
No.24336
>>24335Linie would sit down on a rock, allowing her to take a breakNot bad… you're doing good today.
Although we're not done with the training yet.
Next is your magic training.
No.24337
>>24330Anything I've always wanted to see…? I haven't been awake long enough to think of something like that yet.
A tour of the city is a good idea. I will do that!
No.24338
>>24334…Is there anything you wanna do to help you "process" what you're thinking about?
Loona would ask, glancing at him from the corner of her eyes- yet not daring to make direct eye contact.Her tail would swish a little as he pet it.I usually murder people.
No.24339
>>24336She'd sigh, sitting next to Linie.…I don't know if I have the energy. Are you
sure this is a good time for that? I'd be willing to commit a whole day of training that specifically if it were better for it.
No.24340
>>24339It should be fine, yes.
A mana potion should suffice to help you regain the energy for magic.
Physically, you won't be doing too much moving.
No.24342
>>24341Yeah, we use these all the time in battle if our mana runs low.
In the case of your training though, it'll help speed things up.
No.24346
>>24345Lets see you try then.
Apply what you might already know with using chroma with trying to cast a spell.
No.24349
>>24348…Did I pass for now?
She'd ask, suddenly blinking and tilting her head.I don't feel any different.
Though I wasn't really damaged either. No.24350
>>24349That's just one cast though.
We'll be doing this as long as your body is capable.
Keep going.
No.24352
>>24351Hmm… we're going to be focusing more on raising your chroma from here on out.
How's your body? You cast a few healing spells, so is it feeling better?
No.24353
>>24352…I feel mostly fine, but it is starting to drain me.
She'd say, looking a little tired.I think I can keep going though.
No.24354
>>24353Do as many attempts as you can.
It's valuable practice for your healing magic too.
After that we can go get some food.
No.24357
>>24356M-My hair…? Oh!
She'd sigh, letting herself sit down.It's a bit more complicated, but no I'm fine. It's temporary.
She'd say, playing with a strand of her hair as if checking for herself.…I accidentally recolored my hair.
No.24358
>>24357That's good to hear.
We can stop for now and get something to eat.
I'll teach you another spell so that we can drain your chroma at a slower rate.
No.24360
>>24359Basic defensive magic.
Using Mana, or in this case, chroma, to shield your body and reduce damage.
You'll be maintaining it over a long period of time to help increase your total chroma.
It will also be useful for use in battles.
No.24361
>>24360Oh, I can do something similar. It negates, or at least mitigates damage for a little while, but it doesn't last very long.
I'm willing to learn your version, though.
No.24362
>>24361Great, we can do that after we get some food.
You'll need a lot of protein in you to help with muscle recovery and growth.
She would deactivate the simulation they were in No.24364
>>24363If that's what you like.
The ship's AI is good at making a bunch of dishes, and we have a lot of them on the menu.
No.24366
>>24365Oh, we definitely do not have pheasant.
Not that it's a particularly hard ingredient to get, but most recipes incorporate other birds, like chicken.
Most recipes on the ship would be common stuff most people would know and like No.24367
>>24366Oh… I see.
She'd nod with understanding.Then I'll settle for that.
No.24368
>>24367The two would leave the room and access the elevatorThey would be led back to the lounge and dining areaI've been ordering food for you for a while now, but since you've been approved for the guild and are officially part of the crew, you should have permissions set to ask the AI to make you whatever you want.
Want me to show you how it works?
No.24369
>>24368>>24368Certainly, please.
She'd nod, agreeing with Linie.It'd be great to order my own food for a change.
No.24370
>>24369They would approach the counterTables have this function too, but you'll simply swipe your hand over this green looking glass here.
She would do that, and then the AI would appearAile: Hey Captain, what can I get you today~!
And like that, Aile will appear to get your order.
She'd then look to AileCan you display the menu for us? Maelle would like to order some food.
Aile: Right away.
A holographic menu would appear before the two of themThere would be a lot of choices. Some seemed Italian, others looked like they were popular french dishes, and some even from other nationalitiesSome dishes were straight up Alien and weren't foods you could get on earth at least No.24371
>>24370Maelle would look over the menu with an expression of curious awe.…There's so many options. I was going to pick something simple, but there's even dishes from my home!
She'd exclaim, looking rather excited.I would like one of the french meals with roasted game.
She'd briefly thought about home, and some of the meals her parents would prepare.She had a nostalgic twinkle in her eyes. No.24372
>>24371Aile: Hmm… Judging from what I've seen while you were on the ship…
Aile: Okay I have something that might please you then~
It was more going to be about the presentation and method of preparation, so she had a few ideas based on what was on the menuLinie: I'll have my usual.
No.24374
>>24373The AI would then disappear and the kitchen would come to lifeHonestly, I'm pretty surprised at this kind of thing too.
A girl by the name of Cial created these, and they've been uploaded to a lot of Ship systems.
She also has a physical body somewhere around the ship.
No.24377
>>24376After what you did last time, I'm
aware of what all you could probably do with me. But I'm trying to be nice.
She'd say, rolling her eyes a little.But if my tail's really helping that much, I don't mind letting you touch it for a while.
No.24378
>>24375Your friends?
Linie would ask, now curiousWere they part of a painting?
No.24379
>>24378My mother accidentally reincarnated me into a new life within my brother's canvas. Everything there felt so real to me while I was there.
In the end, I've lived two different lives in two different worlds. Papa wanted to destroy it… and I was the only one keeping it together. If I'm no longer there, then…
She trails off, thinking about her own insinuation. No.24380
>>24379With your abilities, couldn't we just find your world, find the canvas and bring those people out of the canvas?
All you need is the chroma from it, right?
No.24383
>>24377Heh, I'm glad you're trying to be nice. It's a pleasant change of pace~
He flashes her a wink before he takes a deep breath, shaking his head.Honestly, how much it helps cannot be understated. I like tails, I mean. You know that. Fluffy tails are the best, and yours is… exquisite, my dearest Loona. A tail of the highest quality, and I mean that with no exaggeration. I know you call it a fetish, and to some degree it probably is, but… I dunno. They just always made me feel at peace. A warm fluffy tail is one of like, three things that actually let me sleep. I usually can't sleep, cause of the whole hive-mind thing.
No.24385
>>24383…Are you hoping I'm going to offer to sleep with you?
She'd ask bluntly.I don't mind if you pet my tail, but I don't cuddle.
No.24386
>>24384Then it's worth a shot, don't you think?
Can you imagine sneaking into your own home as your first mission?
Sounds like a good practice run.
No.24387
>>24386…Perhaps. Though the idea
is a little daunting.
She'd mutter, mulling it over in her mind.What if I wanted to stay, for example? I"m having fun, but it's not as if I don't miss my family as well. They're not evil, just flawed.
No.24388
>>24387Hmm… it's possible, but there's something you need to know about this particular type phenomenon where you're suddenly pulled into another reality or world.
Usually it pulls you from another instance in time.
When you got pulled here, chances are, there's another version of you back home.
So, people may think you're a doppelganger…
Or they'll think a painting has come to life No.24389
>>24388Oh… Perhaps it's best we
don't go there then. If there's another me, still inside the Canvas, I'd be stealing my friends away from myself.
No.24390
>>24389How about we assess the situation first.
That's one of the first things we need to do before a mission anyway.
We'll gather information, and then once we have enough, we'll make a judgment call.
No.24391
>>24390All right… I'm okay with that.
She'd say, glancing at the floor in thought.…Though some of them are my brother's creations. So I don't know if I can remake them outside of the Canvas.
No.24392
>>24391Well, train your chroma until then.
It may not be possible to bring them all out, but even one or two is better than none.
Of course, we need to understand the situation first before we can do anything.
No.24393
>>24392Until we get there… I'll tell you everything about it.
Maelle said, looking back up to Linie.My family are painters, and we have an on-going dispute with a group called The Writers. They tricked me, and I accidentally caused my brother's death.
The Canvas is the only thing that remained of him. It has a piece of his soul within… and when I was reincarnated into the Canvas, I was orphaned at an early age and adopted by Gustave and his sister Emma. I could never quite tell if I saw him more as a brother or a father but…
She'd proceed to tell Linie everything that she could remember. The people she cared about in both worlds. The adventures she had the chance to experience. She'd begin to smile, recounting her tales of Gestrals and Grandis, and how silly some of them could be.…I wish I could show you that place. It was often dark, but sometimes very wonderful.
No.24394
>>24393I see…
We can say that while she was recounting all of that, their food got delivered tooSo due to that reincarnation, you have the memories of two separate lives.
It also seems that she prefers her life as Maelle…It sounds like you had a lot of fun adventures.
I'd certainly love to see the Gestrals myself… That Golgra person seems to be extremely strong as well.
No.24395
>>24394I'm not sure if I
can show you the Canvas if you don't know how to Paint. Though if Mana and Chroma are truly similar, I'd be happy to teach you.
No.24396
>>24385Hmm?
His gaze flicks from her tail over to Loona like he was snapping out of a daydream. He blinks a few times, then shakes his head.Oh, heh. Sorry. I wasn't trying to fish for anything, I was just… musing. You called it a fetish, and maybe it is.
He says with a shrug.But I just like fluffy tails.
Then he gives a small laughHey. You cuddle a little bit~
No.24397
>>24395Sure, but we would need to take the canvas with us if that's the case.
I'd rather not have us be in a compromised position.
No.24398
>>24396I
could. But what's in it for me if I do?
She'd return his gaze, a somewhat serious look on her face.He'd totally fuck me if I gave in to that. Do I really want that…? The first time wasn't bad. No.24399
>>24397…Well, we'll just have to see I guess.
She'd say, feeling a little better.Verso's canvas would be better with us than in the hands of Maman or Papa at the very least.
No.24400
>>24399Well, based on your information.
I can submit some of it and whatever you can tell me about the place you live in to the guild and we can see if they can track it down.
When it comes to gathering information, the thieves guild can't easily be beat.
No.24402
>>24401What about your family member's names and family name?
Other influential people you may know about, even if it's hearing about them from news or other people.
All of that is critical, since there are many different versions of earth.
The ability to enter your paintings, a war versus writers and painters… all of that is good information to go on as well.
No.24404
>>24403Okay…
Anyone else?
What about people outside of your family?
Politicians at the time, as well as influencial people inside and outside of your circle.
The year you were in before being brought here.
No.24406
>>24405Even the little stuff would be good enough. The words of a shut in that still hears their parents speak from time to time can do a lotOkay, that should be enough information to probe for differences between earths.
Enough to at least find your world.
I'll let the guild know and we can look at it later.
No.24407
>>24406Thank you, Linie… I wish I had some way to repay you for all of your kindness.
Maelle would say wistfully.I don't think I've ever had a mentor as good as you.
No.24409
>>24407It's not much trouble.
You can sort of thank my husband too.
Some of his kindness probably rubbed off on me.
On my world, he was the kind of man who would stop in a village and help every single person with their troubles and would become everyone's best friend before suddenly moving on to the next town on his adventures.
Some of that sort of rubbed off on me.
No.24410
>>24409Sometimes I forget you're even married.
She'd say, a little teasingly.…But your husband sounds like a good man.
No.24411
>>24410That's because you don't live close to my room~
Otherwise you wouldn't be able to stop hearing us having sex almost every night~
No.24412
>>24411…O-Oh.
Maelle blushed at the thought and looked away.Well, it sounds like you have a very healthy and active relationship.
I've seen enough to know how wild people can get, but it's another thing to imagine my friends doing it. No.24413
>>24412I'll introduce you to em sometime~
By the way, how's the food?
No.24414
>>24413It's absolutely wonderful.
Maelle would smile, still blushing at her previous thought.It reminds me of home, in fact. Sometimes, I wonder what kind of life I'd have led if the accident hadn't happened. I bet my future would have been a lot brighter.
No.24415
>>24414Maybe…
But that's the thing with life.
You may have low moments, but it can get better.
She demon would smile a bit as she grabs her apple desertAfter all… You might not be having space adventures otherwise~
No.24417
>>24416Wait… he wants to burn it?
She would think on thatMight be a good idea to make this an express request then…
No.24418
>>24417He wants Maman and I ejected from the Canvas so that he can prevent us from spending too much time there.
The longer you spend within a Canvas, the more your body deteriorates. It can kill you.
But I'm younger than Maman, and I don't think it will hurt me as much.
No.24419
>>24418Okay, I'll submit the request after we're done eating then.
It'll still take a while to complete, but it's probably best to get started on it as soon as possible.
No.24421
>>24420I'll do it… but based on your story, we'll train you until you're strong enough to bring more people out of the canvas.
How's that?
No.24423
>>24422I think that's a better alternative to having her be in that canvas for too long tooAlright, I'll keep you updated based on the guild's findings.
For now, we'll be focusing heavily on raising your chroma.
No.24425
>>24424Good, then lets finish up this meal~
I'll plan your chroma training for the next few weeks~
No.24427
>>24426Linie would head out to submit the request to the guild, giving them as much information as she could, and of course paying a certain fee for the servicesThis wasn't a cheap service, even if she was part of the guild…While the guild worked though, maelle would be trained into the ground. She had the skills and experiences, however her body was not the one from inside the painting, so it clearly needed to be trained from the ground up againLinie would be far harder now, since she needed to make progress fastShe'd even abuse healing magic to restore her from injured state only to run her into the ground again and repeat the processThe training would go on for weeks, focusing on both physical training and chroma trainingFor now, the two spells she'd focus on would be defensive and healingAfter a few weeks, Linie would finally hear back from the guild and would head to find Maelle to inform her about it No.24429
>>24428She'd contact her through the speaker by the doorHey Maelle.
The guild got back to us on your world.
We were able to find it.
No.24430
>>24429…I-Is that so?
Maelle sighed with a mix of anxiety and relief.I don't know what to say… you're doing so much for me. I almost didn't expect them to find it.
No.24431
>>24430She'd then open the doorThe guild is very good at what it does.
Plus your world had quite a lot of unique features compared to some versions of earth.
No.24432
>>24431I imagine there aren't many worlds like mine, where people literally paint entire worlds?
She'd watch Linie enter the door.It almost makes me feel special to think about it.
No.24433
>>24432Yeah, your world was pretty unique.
The guild was also able to confirm that there is indeed another version of you down there…
We're unsure on the state of the canvas though.
No.24434
>>24433Then there's only one way to know for sure.
She'd frown, realizing what they had to do.We should do our best to avoid my sister.
No.24435
>>24434Linie would nodThat's fine… we can pick a time of night to strike, or when she's gone.
Anything that would make this mission go more smoothly.
No.24436
>>24435Night would be best. I know where the Canvas is stored, if it helps. If we can portal in, it would be great.
But then…
She begins to bite her lip anxiously.…I'm worried what will happen when we get there. While we enter canvases, our bodies remain in the real world. So if Maman or Papa are still in the Canvas, they might catch us as soon as they're ejected.
No.24437
>>24436The demon would think on it for a bitIf it happens… Then we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
If it helps with the inevitable confrontation… just be Maelle and not Alicia.
How would Maelle handle the situation?
No.24439
>>24438Then that's what we'll do.
I suggest getting yourself ready.
We can teleport, but not exactly at the exact location of the canvas.
It would likely be outside of the manor somewhere.
No.24440
>>24439Putain…! It's going to be harder than I'd like it to be, then.
She sighed.I understand. I'll be ready.
No.24441
>>24440Alright, let meet up later.
I'll get some stuff ready for our descent onto your world.
Linie would then head out to grab a few itemsThe girl would be left to get ready and could meet Linie later in the deployment room when she was finished No.24443
>>24442Once there, she'd find Linie next to a gateNice timing, Aile got everything ready for us.
How are you feeling?
No.24445
>>24444I'll be counting on you once we're down there… but don't worry, I'll also have your back if anything bad happens.
I'm there for you.
No.24446
>>24445Thank you…
She'd smile.If you weren't already married, I'd almost want to kiss you for that kind of support. But let's go.
She said jokingly, standing before the gate.It's just through here… No.24450
>>24449She'd point to a spot in the garden just in front of the manor, where a memorial was placed.…My brother's grave. The flowers are missing.
She'd immediately begin heading towards it, rushing forward without a thought.I need to see what Papa did.
No.24452
>>24451Upon making it to the memorial, she'd stand in front of it, staring down at the plaque.…He didn't… I mean… how could he…? Why…?
She looked confused, and a little bit angry.Putain! We didn't make it in time…!
No.24453
>>24452She'd stop just next to her while looking at the graveWhat's going on…? What do you mean we didn't make it in time?
Did the canvas get destroyed?
No.24454
>>24453The sound of a cane tapping along the bricks would echo through the courtyard.??: I'm afraid so. Though it wasn't destroyed by my hand, if you're worried about it.
Maelle's eyes would go wide and she'd turn to face the newcomer.Papa… What are you talking about!? You were hellbent on doing this! How could you!?
R: …I don't know why you are here, impersonating my delicate daughter. But in front of this memorial of all places is in rather poor taste. But you
are the spitting image of her.
No.24456
>>24455Maelle angrily pointed at her father.…I'm not impersonating anyone. You can
have your daughter. I'll never be Alicia again.
But you didn't have to burn the Canvas!
R: Hmm… This is curious indeed…
Renoir sighed heavily and approached, slowly tapping his cane as he walked.R: I didn't burn it. It… consumed itself. Verso's soul ejected "you" and chose oblivion. I left you to your devices… they didn't agree.
R: In the end, I chose to bury the remains of the Canvas here with Verso. There was nothing left within it for any of us.
YOU DON'T KNOW THAT!
R: …Naive child, you need to let it go. Whatever this is that's happening, it isn't healthy.
As LInie scanned the grave, there would indeed be traces within it. Part of a soul… flickering specks of color and light imperceivable to the naked eye. There was something there. No.24457
>>24456She'd tap on Maelle's shoulderHmm… Maelle… There's still something emanating from the remains.
A presence that seems like it's struggling to go on.
Use your powers on it before it fades away.
No.24458
>>24457No, Papa…. You're the Naive one. You're fighting a stupid selfish war, trying to piece together a broken family, and you don't even really know what you're truly capable of.
Maelle summoned her rapier, pointing it at the grave.Let me show you…
She'd say, channeling the Chroma within the Grave- pulling it out in waves of color, light, and golden petals.She'd thrust her Rapier to the side like a brush.…How to TRULY paint life!
Renoir watched in curiously bemused silence. No.24459
>>24458A large large explosion of chroma would occur, causing smoke and chroma to dissipate in the airA lone figure would be laying on the floor for a moment, coughing while slowly getting upLune: Uhg… Where am I…?
She looked dazed, her eyes straining and trying to adjust to her environmentLinie: Congratulations, it seems like you were able to bring someone out of a canvas… or the remains of one at least.
Lune would then snap awake upon hearing the word canvasLune: What!? Wait! Renoir!?
She would say, spotting him now, remembering earlier as the canvas world was collapsing No.24460
>>24459R: Impossible… and yet, remarkable. Clea would be jealous.
He'd say, sighing with a tired look in his eyes. But he couldn't help smiling.R: Go on then. Do what you will. But please, do not disturb my son's memories any longer.
Renoir would turn away from the trio.Maelle, who was filled with anger would watch Renoir- having expected a different response.…Papa, wait…!
Renoir briefly stopped.R: …
…I… I don't hate you. But I want you to know, I'll be living the way I want to.
He'd sigh again, nodding.R: We've had that discussion once. It seems I've nothing to worry about. I'm proud of you. Now go.
He'd respond, and continue onward again.Maelle would turn her attention to Lune.…I'm sorry, Lune. There's a lot going on. It… looks like you were the only one I could bring back this time.
No.24461
>>24460She'd watch him walk awayLinie: Your father seemed pretty understanding of the situation…
Wonder what led to him being like that… Was it all of the canvases he's been in?Lune: What? What do you mean?
Lune would look around to see the Eifel tower, actually looking normalLinie: Lets take this conversation elsewhere, is that fine?
Lune would look to Linie, then to MaelleLune: Alright… I'll wait until we're elsewhere, but know I'll be picking both of your brains all day.
She didn't quite understand that they were outside of a canvas yet though No.24463
>>24462Linie: Yeah, just a second.
She would open up a digital console in her handLinie: Aile, can you pick up my coordinates?
Linie: 3 of us will be heading back onboard.
Suddenly a portal would open, allowing the 3 of them to step throughLinie: Come on, lets go before someone else comes.
Lune would look utterly surprised at all of thisShe would be gawking at the portal like a child with a brand new toyLune: This is… Is it a sort of gate?
No.24465
>>24464Linie: Alright, lets go.
Linie would walk through the gateLune would follow and then the group would be back in the deployment room next to a large gateLune: Absolutely fascinating… We're in an entirely different location.
Lune: and the structures… I don't recognize any of it.
Linie: I suppose because it's a lot more futuristic from where you would be from.
The gate would close No.24466
>>24465More than futuristic. Don't forget, Lune is from a Canvas born of a child's imagination.
Maelle would say, happily watching Lune's reactions.Lune, I think you'll find yourself in heaven here. The kind of magics available will keep you busy for centuries.
No.24468
>>24466Lune: What…?
Lune would shake her head, trying to piece what was being saidLune: Wait… Hold on… first of all, where exactly are we?
Lune: Earlier, I could tell we definitely were not in Lumiere… that damned traitor decided to erase the entire canvas, I was there to see it.
No.24469
>>24468You're… on a Thieves Guild ship that exists among the stars?
Maelle offered awkwardly.…And I understand how you feel, but Verso had his reasons. I don't approve of it, but he was alive longer than any of us.
No.24471
>>24469Linie: You're not inside of a canvas anymore.
Lune: What…? That's possible?
Linie would have said what Lune was actually confused aboutLune: What about the others?
Linie: The canvas was destroyed… your presence was all that could be felt from it.
It seems like her decision not to enter where verso was, may have saved her and kept her around long enough to be revivedLune: So… they're gone…?
No.24472
>>24470Naturally…
I feel like some of this mess is my doing.
She would say, crossing her armsRegardless though… It's probably for the best that she didn't stick around.
There's no telling what that could do to the world if she was allowed to keep bringing things outside of canvases like thatAn ability like that… to bring canvas to reality.
I knew she had potential, but this is far surpassing those expectations.
There was a look in Clea's eyes… displeasure? No… it was a drive… she felt outdone by her sister. Now more than ever, an urge to push herself further had been kindled inside of her No.24473
>>24471I'm sorry… Verso ejected me from the Canvas and made his own decision.
I'd have brought you all back again if I could have. You were all that I could salvage.
She'd say, but raise her hand gesturing that there was more.…But if I continue to hone my skill as a Painter, I may be able to recreate the others one day. It'll take time.
No.24474
>>24472…I know that look. Be careful, Clea. An army of Nevrons in reality could turn nasty very quickly. This world isn't a canvas we control so easily, even if you could manage to achieve such a feat.
But it'll inevitably come with risks and consequences.
No.24475
>>24473Lune would shake her headLune: No… You did what you could…
Lune: Nothing changes… we push on, like we always have.
Lune: I'll help you in any way I can.
No.24476
>>24475For now, focus on acclimating to your new environments. Being gung ho isn't going to help either of us.
…And I can tell you have some frustration to work out. Maybe Linie can show you the simulation room, and you can work that out.
No.24477
>>24474Of course, I'm not that foolish.
I may want revenge against them, but I won't make any rash decisions.
Besides, that seems more my sisters domain as of late…
Being reincarnated seems to have lit a fire in her… she was never this stuborn.
Even Renoir admitted as such in their battle. Becoming Maelle turned her from a timid girl to a bit of a spit fire and a tomboyClea would smile, a little teasinglyStill, you must be proud~
No.24478
>>24477A father will always be proud of his progeny. She has… surpassed all of our expectations.
He let himself smile.One day, our Alicia will realize her potential as well.
No.24479
>>24476Linie: I can show you around the ship if you want.
Linie: You can pick my brain as much as you want.
Lune would think for a moment, deciding that maybe it wasn't exactly the best time to pushLune: Oh alright… I am interested in seeing what this place has to offer.
No.24480
>>24479I'll go to my room in the meantime. I… I need to think.
She'd say, turning her gaze away for the moment.I need to rest a little after doing that.We'll meet up again later.
No.24482
>>24481Indeed. And mayhaps we'll learn a thing or two from her as well.
We should take her more seriously. Would you like to oversee her studies from now on, Clea?
No.24483
>>24480Linie: Sure… take the time to recharge. Doing something like that was no doubt draining as well.
Lune: I'll be with Linie then…
She wants to poke more, but she holds back. It was probably best that she be left to think for a whileShe may be a paintress, but she was also one of them. Someone who was born in that world and raised there, so Lune knows she has a lot on her mind too No.24484
>>24482I suppose a distraction couldn't hurt.
Very well, I'll oversee her training for now. Maman needs a break, considering everything.
I must admit, I haven't felt this excited in some time…
It was all the new possibilities. Things she had never expected to be possible, now wereShe will of course, keep this ability a secret from both Alicia and Aline. The two were just recovering from their grieving… telling them about such a thing would only make things worse No.24489
>>24484…Good.
Renoir said, a tinge of relief in his voice.I don't know how they'd react, knowing that it's possible for multiple of us to exist in such a way. "Maelle" was never supposed to be her true self, and yet she found a way to exist independently of our family.
I'm still proud of her, though. That stunt showed me there's more to learn. But I intend to leave such discoveries to you and to Alicia, to discover.
No.24491
>>24489I wonder if I could find that other version of hers… I have something I'd like to test later…Well, you can expect good news.
The woman would smile a little as she begins to walk awayNow, if you'll excuse me, I have some preparations.
Looked like the girl was rather anxious to start… both on research, and on a training course for her sister No.24494
>>24490Hmm?
She would snap back to reality for a moment, seeing the man now in the roomOh, yes.
I just joined today.
I'm one of Maelle's friends. We were part of an expedition crew before.
Then on the matter of LinieI believe she said she was going to a few mana potions before heading out.
It was for me.
No.24495
>>24494That sounds like something she'd do.
He'd sigh.I haven't really spent a lot of time with Maelle, but I know she and Linie are friends.
My name is Stark! It's good to meet a friend of a friend- so what's your name?
No.24497
>>24495Ah, right, my apologies.
I'm lune.
It's nice to meet you Stark.
She would show him her tablet. There was a folder section that she was saving a bunch of images with notes besides them… but also, there was a folder with lewd photos that she kept for starkAlso, you're quite the lucky man.
She would say, a little teasingly No.24498
>>24497L-Lucky…? I don't know what you mean. I have two ravenous wives that are really hard to please. They spend all their time bullying and draining me.
He'd sigh.But they are beautiful, and I'm glad it was me instead of someone else.
No.24500
>>24498Two wives? Really?
Now how did that happen exactly~?
Lune was rather intrigued now… or perhaps poking him was fun No.24501
>>24500E-eh… um…. Well, It was just… they both really liked me… and both of them were really beautiful in their own ways… I couldn't help it!
He'd say awkwardly.A-Anyway, you said Linie was getting you some Mana potions?
No.24502
>>24499S-so rough…That doesn't matter… quite as much as… the content… Oh~!
The pounding was getting to herIt was… a public masterbation show~!
Haaa~ So big…
No.24504
>>24501Yes, that's right~
She would smileFor my experiments.
I heard there were a lot of new systems, including magic based on an energy called Mana rather than chroma.
It has me interested.
According to her Chroma may simply just be another name for Mana, or a different form of it.
No.24505
>>24504That's a lot of words. I prefer raw strength, personally. Magic can't always defeat the speed and precision of a well swung axe.
He'd puff his chest up a little.I cut a whole mountain in half when I was a little younger! Now that seems like childs' play!
No.24506
>>24505Yes… Linie mentioned something like that earlier.
The levels of strength here is far beyond what I expect from my world.
Although… I suppose destroying a mountain isn't too outlandish.
Considering they fought axons, renoir and he paintress No.24509
>>24508That's quite alright.
I prefer to just stick to magic.
I can also use it in close combat as well if I need to, so I'm not entirely powerless up close.
No.24511
>>24510Honestly, I'm starving.
What would you recommend to eat on this menu?
I haven't heard of most of these dishes.
Quite a few of them have apples in it too.
No.24513
>>24512How about both?
There's a few dishes that incorporate both.
She would then order something off the menu and the AI would get to work on the foodWe'll say Linie gave her permissions already No.24514
>>24513…That's probably going to be a lot of food.
He'd say, looking her over skeptically.…Are you sure you can handle it?
No.24515
>>24514I haven't eaten anything good in quite some time you know.
I think I have enough appetite for some actual good food for once.
No.24516
>>24515Well, if you say so. I hope you like it.
I guess she can always keep the leftovers for later.…Anyway, I'm gonna go off to train! Enjoy your meal.
No.24519
>>24518That's right.
She's out getting Mana potions for me.
I couldn't help getting curious about the things she's shown me, so I wanted to do some tests.
She'd look to MaelleAre you feeling better?
No.24520
>>24519…A little. Papa revealed to me that Verso's actions destroyed the canvas from within.
I didn't know that was even possible.
No.24521
>>24520I stayed on the other side of the gate to watch.
He took the little boy with him, and then the two simply died together.
I don't remember much after that, but it's safe to assume that the canvas was destroyed shortly after…
No.24522
>>24521I see… I can't help but wonder what that means for other canvas worlds. Do we always put a piece of ourselves within them? And does each canvas die if that part of our soul fades away?
Maelle would find a place to sit and frown a little bit.Verso tried to tell me I could always go back… but I guess that was a lie. He was very good at lying.
No.24523
>>24522He was… Although, there's not much that can be done now.
We can only carry on and see if we can bring the others back…
No.24525
>>24524I'll be there to help.
It may even be possible to find magic that could restore the canvas…
Or at least restore some of the chroma from it.
No.24528
>>24527Hmhm~ Indeed. Though it must be a relief knowing you have a "necromancer" on your side.
She'd sigh, still smiling.If only Gustave could see us now.
No.24529
>>24528If he was here, I'm sure he'd be proud of how strong you've become.
Also, is necromancer the right word… Maybe pictomancer is a bit more of the correct term.
Lune would smirk No.24530
>>24529Pictomancer… I like the sound of that.
She'd tilt her head, mulling the word over in her mind.Did you come up with that yourself?
No.24531
>>24530Just a clever little play on words.
I've also been learning quite a lot of new words and terms while going through this tablet Linie lent me.
No.24532
>>24531You'll probably learn everything faster than I can. You've always had a sharp mind.
…Have you learned anything of particular interest to you?
No.24533
>>24532Yes… this thing called the internet.
It's such a huge source of information.
Although Linie has told me to exercise caution, as a lot of information may be false or made up.
I've been looking through new articles and scientific papers that have been published online.
No.24534
>>24533>>24533…The internet is intimidating. I never know what to look for, so I've just stuck to training.
I'm even thinking about filling my room with new Canvases. And maybe I can practice bringing back our friends within them before I try to manifest them here.
No.24537
>>24536I can't say yet.
I'd need to look further into it before I can accurately say anything.
With me and Sciel, you were able to feel out our chroma and bring us back that way.
But what about entirely new chroma?
No.24538
>>24537…All the people of Lumiere were painted by Maman. Theoretically, your Chroma is just my family's Chroma given sentience.
I'm hoping that's enough.
No.24539
>>24538That does give me some insight, but not everything.
Here's a different question.
Lets say you were to recreate Sciel with your chroma.
Would that still be the same Sciel?
No.24540
>>24539…I don't know.
She'd answer honestly.I could only hope. But that's why I'd practice in smaller canvases.
No.24541
>>24540In the meantime, I'll see about learning restoration magic.
I can't guarantee that my method would yield the results we want… but researching more than one avenue will give us more options.
No.24542
>>24541>>24541…Yeah.
She'd nod and begin standing.On thate note, I've got a few tomes for healing magic you might be interested in.
No.24543
>>24542Healing magic?
Yes, I'd definitely like to give those a read.
It might supplement what I already have.
No.24545
>>24544Thanks, I appreciate it.
I'll tell you if I find any useful spells during my own research.
Then she decides to askI heard from Linie that we'll be working for a thieves guild?
No.24546
>>24545>>24545…Ah, yeah.
She'd say, looking a little guilty.It's not my first choice, but Linie was kind enough to help me figure things out. And I thought it best to stick with a friendly face.
I'm glad I did, though. These… Netherworlds, are remarkable. They're unlike anything you'll have ever seen.
No.24547
>>24546I've only heard a little about netherworlds so far.
But they're essentially world with many different type of races that all fall under the category of demons?
No.24549
>>24548Interesting…
I'll have a lot of questions for her later then…
Eventually her food would arriveIt was indeed quite a bit of foodLooks like Stark wasn't joking… this is a lot of food.
No.24551
>>24550Sure, why not?
It's always more pleasant eating with others.
I haven't had a good meal in quite a long time either.
No.24553
>>24552Exactly… It was just one thing after another.
We didn't even get the chance to relax in Lumiere before disaster struck.
She'd take a bite out of her foodThe taste of this… It's far better than anything I could get in Lumiere either…
Did cooking technique advance that much?
No.24556
>>24555Honestly, it's better than anything I've ever had. My world is a bit primitive compared to what we're doing with now.
So either way, I think I prefer this.
No.24559
>>24558Lune: Sure, I'll be reading up more on this tablet until then.
Maelle might also be delayed on her little trip, because the moment she opens her room, she'll find someone familiar staring intently at her paintingClea: Ah, so there you are…
No.24560
>>24559C-Clea!?
She'd gasp and quickly shut the door.How did you get here!?
No.24561
>>24560I got a little curious after seeing what you did near verso's grave.
So I decided to employ another little trick where I linked one of my canvases with yours.
Although… I wasn't quite expecting this to be your room, sister.
She's referring to the technology in her roomI take it that's our world just outside the window?
No.24562
>>24561…I didn't realize you could do that so easily.
Within our home, that was understandable… but how did she connect to my painting here?But yes, that's our world… I'm sorry, but did you want something from me?
No.24563
>>24562Curiosity, really.
I wanted to find out how exactly there are two of you.
You go by Maelle, right?
No.24564
>>24563No offense, but the less you know about this, the better. There's a lot that even I still don't understand.
But if it's any consolation, I didn't consciously choose to be two people. I woke up on this ship as Alicia, found a competent healer who did remarkable work on my face and other features, and decided that I'd keep being Maelle while I was here.
No.24565
>>24564I'll decide on if I want to get involved or not, dear sister.
After all, this looks very interesting.
Clea does tend to like entertainment, even recommended having more fun at the eternal towerLooking at the room, she would turn her gave towards a set of booksSo, you say that someone healed you and managed to restore you back to before the fire?
No.24566
>>24565Maelle looked at the books as well.…That's correct.
There's an entirely different power system that uses an energy called Mana.
I think it's another word for Chroma. I was intending to retrieve those books you're looking at for Lune.
No.24568
>>24567Healing magic.
Maelle would say, marching forward to collect them before Clea got any ideas.And if you want to study them, you can wait your turn. Or I can show you where to find more.
No.24569
>>24568Of course I would be interested.
With something like this, I could be able to heal your other half.
The one who's still burned after the incident?
No.24570
>>24569…You have a point about that. I know she'd be grateful not to have to live in a shell.
She'd concede, looking down a little.Though it's not as if I wanted to condemn my other self, I just… thought it would be strange for there to be two of me running around. I hadn't intended to be seen when I went home. I guess Papa told you.
No.24571
>>24570I was watching from the window.
You weren't exactly very quiet.
Although, if I simply need to wait. I can wait until your friend is finished with her book.
I also volunteered to train Alicia.
Considering what you've shown today, I felt it best.
Renoir was also quite impressed by that stunt of yours.
It's shown him that there's still quite a lot to learn.
No.24572
>>24571>>24571…You're right.
She'd nod.Do you want me to show you around? Or show you where to acquire books on magic theory? You may have to join the Guild to gain authorization to use them, but If it helps avenge Verso it might be worth it.
No.24573
>>24572I tour would be fine, however I won't be involving myself in a guild if possible.
I cannot afford to disappear for too long, less Maman and Papa begin to worry.
No.24574
>>24573I understand. I'll do my best then, to get what you need.
She'd smile and begin heading for the door.…I need to give these books to Lune, but I'll show you around on the way there. She's been trying new foods.
No.24577
>>24576Interesting…
She would look and analyze what Maelle was showing herThings have progressed so much… it makes our little world seem insignificant in comparison.
No.24578
>>24577It certainly feels that way.
Maelle agreed. She'd find a tablet with a holographic display to show Clea.…This is something called a computer, or it's a form of computer at least. You can press buttons to type in information, and it'll change around. You can even search something called The Internet for almost anything!
No.24579
>>24578So, information is now more readily available when we need it.
Long distance communication no longer seems to be an issue either…
How fascinating…
No.24580
>>24579I'm
still learning how to use it, but that seems to be the case. I daresay, Papa would be impressed.
And Maman would be able to manage the Painter's Council without needing to leave home.
Because we know Aline had begun to get sick within the Canvas and needed time to rest. No.24591
>>24590….Probably.
Her tone of voice would change.Anthropormorphic Personsonifications tend to know most things.
No.24592
>>24591Well, you are right.
I certainly do like these…
You also seem to know about my tastes in apples…
Are you ALSO an Anthropormorphic Personsonification of something?
No.24593
>>24592Something like that.
She'd smile.I represent something else, at the very least.
No.24594
>>24593Probably something lewd~
Linie would smile ever so slightlyWell, trying these out alone wouldn't work out too well.
Want to help me test some of these out?
No.24596
>>24595Well, that depends…
Are you the type who likes to give, or take~?
No.24600
>>24599Death, huh?
How odd… yet for some reason i can't shake this feelingYou say that… but I can't help but think that you're extremely lewd.
Call it a hunch… also giving everyone sex toys…
No.24601
>>24600This specific incarnation is a pervert, yes.
She'd smile happily.However, I thought it would be pertinent to distinguish myself at first.
No.24604
>>24603It's fine…
Anyway, I'm linie.
She would say introducing herselfI assume you have a name, besides death?
No.24606
>>24605Got it~
Quite the title…Now… about my question later.
She would approach the cat with a new set of toysDo you prefer to give pleasure, or receive it~?
No.24607
>>24606…I am used to receival. I am not one to give. Otherwise, I would violate my duty entirely as the house cat of my mistress.
She'd state, but smirk lovingly.Which do
you prefer? That is another matter entirely that I may have a different answer for.
No.24608
>>24607That's a good question…
She'd think about itTypically I'll be very aggressive about sex and I usually wear my husband down… but he's the one who leads in bed and pounds me senseless all the time~
I guess I enjoy taking it… and aggressively.
But when he's worn out, then I'll be the one to take the lead~
There was also the stuff with Aura, but she kind of sucked at it before she could really get excited No.24609
>>24608What would you prefer right
now.The cat asked, slowly creeping out from around the corner she had been occupying.I may have to briefly read instructions on how to use some of these items.
No.24611
>>24610Very well… Let me me see…
SHe'd snap her fingers, summoning a large book of directions. She'd begin to mull it over, as if reading it for the first time.Hmm… you don't have any allergies, do you?
No.24615
>>24612The cat would snap her fingers again. Linie's clothes would disappear and in their place would be Linie's new bondage gear, wrapping her body snugly like a present.Good~ And now you're wearing the appropriate attire~!
Suddenly, the cat would be holding several of Linie's new toys.Would your lower mouth like an apple, or a cock tonight~?
No.24616
>>24615The girl would smile nervously, now completely undressed and in her new bondage gearThe apple feels like such a tease though…
I'd like to try the cock~
No.24617
>>24616The cat approached her and tapped her lightly. Linie's body would lose all of its strength, going slightly numb and heating rapidly. The cat had replaced The Touch of Death with the Touch of Lewd.She'd help Linie gently to the ground, tracing a hand down the length of her stomach until her hand began to gently rub against Linie's crotch- every touch sending tingles and heat through her very soul.You're greedy for cock. I bet your husband would breed you if you asked him to~
Instead, It is me~ The Christmas Cat~
No.24618
>>24617Losing her strength, the girl would fall to the groundHer breathing getting heavier as the cat toys with her bodyHnng~
It's just testing toys though~
She would say, denying it, but at the same time getting turned onBut… You're very good at this… I'm already feeling so hot for some reason…
No.24620
>>24619The girl would wiggle around and moan, it wouldn't take much with the cat's powers to make her wetAs the egg goes in, the girl trembles slightly, feeling a shock of pleasure as the object goes inHnn~
It's going in~
It actually smells nice too…
Being at the mercy of this cat felt nice… she very much enjoyed the position of powerlessness she was put into at the moment No.24622
>>24621Huh…?
I'm not sure… Maybe some toys for my daughters to enjoy…
She herself didn't much care for presents, but she knew her kids wanted toys to play with sometimes. No.24623
>>24622>>24622Let's focus on
you.The cat would say, poking Linie's cheek with the large dildo.Are there any other toys that
you would ike?
No.24624
>>24623Honestly, I'm not sure I want anything.
I'm just discovering this stuff as I go along,
How about trying whatever you think I'd like, and if I want it, I'll ask for it?
No.24627
>>24626>>24626The Dildo would then begin to push in, in turn it was pushing the vibrator deeper. The two things together creating a sensation of fullness while one vibrated her insides and the other acted like a well oil pistoned.On top of the pleasure, there'd be a hint of cinnamon in the air and her pussy would feel minty as well as heated.I must confess, I do not do this often. But I can tell that you've been very naughty this year, and the year before, and the year before that.
I don't think you'll ever
not be on the Naughty list~
No.24628
>>24627Hnnn~
That's a totally different type of naughty though~
Her body would wiggle, her hips trying to match the rhythm of the dildo thrusting inside of herShe was trying to get the most pleasure out of this after allAah~
You're still pretty good for someone who doesn't do this often~
No.24631
>>24630Yes you are~!
As if to reward her, the dildo would suddenly expand, getting bigger.It would begin pistoning faster, unnaturally so. The girl would not look like she had hands big enough to perform that kind of feat, and yet somehow she was controlling both toys with ease.I have an idea for a dirty, naughty slut like you~
No.24633
>>24632There would be a snap of the cat's fingers. Suddenly the toy was replaced with the voice of someone familiar.W-WHAT THE…!?
He was confused but horny, and as he looked down, he felt somehow invigorated.Linie what's going on!?
No.24634
>>24633E-eh!?
Stark!?
She was absolutely caught by surprise by thisAzrael, was this your doing…?
Wait… no… of course it is…
No.24635
>>24634 Who are you talking about?
He'd thrust his hips as if to interrogate her.There's no one here but me!
No.24636
>>24635Well… she was here a bit ago…
What, you don't find it weird that you just appeared here…?
She would say, as she's being thrust into No.24637
>>24636>>24636Stranger things have happened!
Stark would say, gripping Linie's waist with both hands.…And I'm not gonna say no to pounding you into oblivion!
He'd thrust violently, gripping her tighter and tighter.I wouldn't be a man if I resisted~! And you're already dressed for the occasion.